Must-SeeSight · LandmarkFree

Roman Stadium

The curved end of a Roman stadium for 30,000 spectators, uncovered beneath the city's main shopping street.

Photo: Rjdeadly · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
30 minutes
Address
Ploshtad Dzhumaya, 4000 PlovdivDirections
Getting There
On Dzhumaya Square, at the north end of the main street.

Why Go

The stadium was built in the 2nd century, in the time of Emperor Hadrian, and ran 240 meters under what's now the main street. Only its northern curve, with marble seats, is open to view in the square; the rest lies under the shops.

Nearby in Plovdiv

Go Next

1–3 of 6
If You're Nearby
Heritage · UNESCO

Kazanlak and the Valley of Roses

About 47 miles away

Thracian tombs among fields picked for perfume in late spring.

Guide Coming Soon
If You're Nearby
Mountains · UNESCO

Bansko and Pirin

About 73 miles away

Budget skiing and hiking.

Guide Coming Soon
Worth a Detour
Cities · Medieval

Veliko Tarnovo

About 78 miles away

A hillside medieval capital.

Guide Coming Soon

Something wrong or out of date?

Traveler Reviews

Sign in and mark Roman Stadium as visited to write a review.