In 2019, Plovdiv became joint European Capital of Culture (ECoC) along with the Italian city of Matera. It was the first city in Bulgaria to receive the title. Its grand hills, ancient Thracian, Greek and Roman ruins, remarkable revival-era architecture and vibrant art scene were put on display for the world to see.
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Feb 3, 2021 · A 2019 European Capital of Culture, Plovdiv is known as the 'city of artists', and the vibrant creative scene and rich history of Bulgaria's ...