About Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, situated on the Maritsa River. Its unique location on these ancient crossroads has stimulated strong cultural and political influences from East and West civilizations, and yet maintained its unique cultural identity. Being older than most of the oldest towns like Rome, Athens, Carthage or Constantinople, an almost contemporary of Troy, Plovdiv is a town built upon layers of towns and a culture developed upon layers of cultures. Plovdiv is a picturesque town, with many parks and gardens, museums and archaeological monuments. Its old part, called the Old Town, with houses from the National Revival period (18-19th century), is an imposing open-air museum situated on the three hills of the ancient Trimontium. One of the most remarkable sights of the town, the Ancient Theatre (a well-preserved Roman theatre), is located there and is still used for open-air performances.
About Pamporovo
Pamporovo is in the southern part of Bulgaria in the heart of the Rhodope mountains, The climate is very healthy and its the sunniest high mountain resort in Bulgaria. People come here to enjoy the ski slopes and the relaxed atmosphere. It is a purpose built ski resort with ski in, ski out facilities. There is a very nice shopping centre attached to the hotel Perelik which includes souvenir shops, Boutiques and sports wear shops. There is a wide choice of places to eat and drink from traditional âpub grumâ to very upmarket dining along with Bulgarian wine. This means that you will be sure to find a place that suits your character. It is very unlikely you could run out of things to do in Pamporovo as they have many activities like bowling, ice skating and the old favourite tobogganing.