Dog-Friendly Sights in Plovdiv

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• 1.The Roman Amphitheatre (Antichen Teatyr): built in the 2nd century AD, seating 6,000 spectators, still used for opera and music events in summer. Dogs walk on-leash around the amphitheatre exterior viewing terrace (free, always open). The interior seating area access during concerts: dogs not permitted during performances.
• 2.The Old Town walking circuit: the full circuit of all three hills (Nebet Tepe, Dzhendem Tepe, Taksim Tepe) with dogs takes approximately 2 hours. The National Revival houses (Hindliyan House, Balabanov House) have exterior courtyards; interior museum access requires leaving a dog outside.
• 3.Bachkovo Monastery (29 km, Rhodopes): the second-largest monastery in Bulgaria, set in a river gorge. Dogs on-leash on the monastery grounds (exterior). The 12th-century church interior is off-limits; the gorge path and river walk beside the monastery are excellent.

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