The argument for visiting Plovdiv: Plovdiv is like Rome. Only the city is in Bulgaria. Plovdiv has an extremely rich (Roman) history and is built just like the Italian capital on and around 7 hills. And there are many Roman sites. Okay, Rome is much larger and there may be more to see, but Plovdiv wins, in several respects.
- Plovdiv is cheaper.
- Plovdiv is quieter.
- Plovdiv is friendlier to tourists.