Bulgaria’s Charming Former Capital Cities: Plovdiv & Veliko Tarnovo

We spent several days in Plovdiv, Bulgariaβs second largest city, Europe’s oldest continually occupied city, and my favorite city in this summer’s travels. The city appeared to prioritize and execute a clear vision of preserving and showcasing the ancient Roman ruins while integrating sites into modern city life and demands: for example, a below current […]