There are so many ancient Roman ruins in Plovdiv, it is a history lovers delight. One such place that cannot be missed on a visit to the city, is the beautiful Roman theatre of Philippopolis located in Old Town. Brief History This magnificent theatre was built during the 1st century AD and accommodated 5,000 – …
A Visit to the Bishop’s Basilica
If you are a lover or an admirer of ancient roman history, have I got a treat for you. On a visit to the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis, I was absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity of preserved history. Not only are you witness to incredible mosaic floors, you are inside a state-of-the-art …
Beautiful Klianti House
An interesting area of Plovdiv is Old Town. Here, I can wander the ancient stone streets for hours. Consuming the space of three of Plovdiv’s seven hills, this preserved area is magical. Within Old Town I found beautiful Klianti House. Old Town This area of the city is full of unique wooden homes, many of …
The Archaeology Museum of Split
Wow, what a cool place. After reading a few reviews online, I was not expecting to see as many unique pieces as I did. In fact, I though I may even leave underwhelmed. Luckily, I had the complete opposite experience. The Archaeology Museum of Split is definitely worth a visit if you have a few …
Time Travel to Mdina & Rabat
For my long daily walk, I decided to take the bus to a new to me area. Time travel to Mdina & Rabat was on the menu today. Mdina is an incredibly old city and up until 400 years ago, used to be the capital of Malta. It is full of history, a gorgeous cathedral …
Spending an Afternoon at MUZA
After visiting St. John’s Co Cathedral in the morning, and dodging the crowds on the Merchant’s Street, I was in need of a quiet space for the remainder of the day. Close to where I was, is the museum of fine arts, and I thought spending an afternoon at MUZA would be perfect. MUZA is …