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What to do for free in Plovdiv

Published by freeplovdivtour at April 10, 2013
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    Things to do in Plovdiv

    You are at the right place. Plovdiv is one of the cheapest cities in Europe. According to calculations of PriceOfTravel, backpackers need around BGN 30 per day for their stay in Plovdiv.

    Accommodation for free

    The best option for a free accommodation is to stay with a friend. Do not forget to bring something to your host for “Thank you“!

    Coachsurfing - for free plovdiv

    In case you have no friends here,check sites such as Triptrotting and Couchsurfing. These are corporations based that offers theirs users hospitality exchange and social networking services. A practice of moving from one friend’s house to another, sleeping in whatever spare space is available, floor or couch, generally staying a few days before moving on to the next house.

    Transportation for free

    To go around the city is not that hard. Most of the sightseeing’s which you definitely have to see are in the center. If you are walking in the city you do not need to use the public transport.

    Museums, galleries and churches for free

    Regional History Museum - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    In Plovdiv there are many churches and none of them has an entrance fee. However, if you wish to do so, you could buy a candle or make a small donation. Plovdiv also has its Night of the Museums. This represents a great opportunity for a gallery & museum marathon – do your best to visit as many places as you can as it is for free! The event usually takes place in mid-September. Museums usually do charge a fee but there are certain times and places when you can enter for free:

    Regional History Museum – Plovdiv and its 4 expositions.

    • “The Unification of Bulgaria of 1885”  – on Thursdays free of charge

    Saedinenie Sq., 1
    4000 Plovdiv
    Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. through the workdays, through the weekend according to the event schedule
    Tel.: 0035932629409
    Fax: 0035932269955

    • “The Bulgarian National Revival” –  Thursdays free of charge
    The Bulgarian National Revival - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: http://grandescapades.net/

    Tsanko Lavrenov Str. 1
    4000 Plovdiv
    Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. through the whole week except Tuesday. 12.30 – 18.00 h. Tuesady.
    Tel.: 0035932623378
    0035932623379
    Fax: 0035932269955

    • „Book Publishing in Bulgaria in the second half of 19th and the beginning of 20th century” –Thursdays free of charge

    Mitropolit Paisiy Str. 2
    4000 Plovdiv
    Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. Closed Saturday and Sunday
    Tel.: 0035932629405
    Fax: 0035932269955

    • “Museum Centre of Modern History” – Thursdays free of charge
    Museum Centre of Modern History - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: Wikipedia.org

    Angel Bukureshtliev Str. 14
    4000 Plovdiv
    Working hours: 9.30 – 18.00 h. Closed Saturday and Sunday
    Tel.: 0035932628886
    0035932634512
    Fax: 0035932269955

    • Hindlian house – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
    • Balabanov house – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
    • The house of Lamartin – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
    • The house of Nedkovich – on Sundays free of charge, working hours – 9,30-18
    • Zlatyu Boyadjiev House and Studio – on Sundays free of charge,
      working hours – 9,30-18
    Къща-музей „Златю Бояджиев“ - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: Wikipedia.org

    • Permanent exhibition

    14 A, Saborna Str.   ; tel.: +359 32 635 322
    Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
    Saturday and Sunday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
    Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursday

    • Tsanko Lavrenov Permanent Exhibitions and Mexican Art

    11, Artin Gidikov Str.; tel.: +359 32/ 628 74
    Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
    Saturday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
    Closed:Sunday
    Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursday

    • Encho Pironkov Permanent Art Exhibition 

    1, Vasil Kanchev Str.; tel.:  +359 32/ 638 055
    Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
    Saturday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
    Closed:Sunday
    Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursday

    • Temporary Exhibitions Halls

    15, Alekxander I Str.;  tel.: +359 32 624 221
    Working hours:9.30a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00p.m. –17.30p.m.
    Saturday and Sunday: 10.00a.m. –12.30p.m.; 13.00a.m. –17.30p.m.
    Day for a free-of-charge visit: Thursda

    You can go to see the “street Art fest Plovdiv” until 07.10.12 the entry is free of charge.

    The aim of the organizations is to wake up the artist spirit of the ancient city and to activate the young people here.
    All galleries on the list below are open for tourists and there is no entrance fee  all the times.

    • Academy For Music, Dance And Fine Arts – The Blue School
    Academy For Music, Dance And Fine Arts - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: Wikipedia.org

    Address: Plovdiv, P.R. Slaveikov str. 5

    • Art Gallery Aspect

    Art Gallery Aspect Plovdiv - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Address: Plovdiv, 1A Stefan Stambolov Sqr.
    Working time: Mon-Fri 10:00–19:00, Sat 11:00-16:00

    • Art Gallery Philippopolis
    Art Gallery Philippopolis - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: www.philippopolis.com

    Address: Plovdiv, Suborna str. 29
    Working time: 10:00 – 18:00

    • Art Gallery George Papazoff
    Art Gallery George Papazoff - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: Facebook.com

    Address: Plovdiv, 92 Hristo Botev Blvd. (Rilon Centre)
    Working time: Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00

    • Art Gallery George Papazoff II

    Address: Plovdiv, 152 6th Septemvri Blvd.
    Working time: Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00

    • Art mall gallery
    Art mall gallery - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: pochivka.bg

    Address: Plovdiv, 5 Doctor Georgi Stranski str.

    • Avtograf

    Address: Plovdiv, 1 4-ti januari Str.

    • Center for visual and non-visual arts 48 East

    Address: Plovdiv, 48 Eastern blvd.
    Working time: Mon-Fr 11:30-18:30

    • Cherveno poni
    Cherveno poni - What to do for free in Plovdiv

    Photo Source: http://www.redpony-bg.com

    Address: Plovdiv, 5A Dr Stojan Chomakov Str.
    Working time: thu-tue 10:00–19:00

    • City Art Gallery – Encho Pironkov Exposition

    Address: Plovdiv, 1 Vassil Kanchev Str.

    • City Art Gallery – Exposition of Icons

    Address: Plovdiv, 22 Saborna Str.
    Working time: 09:00–17:30

    • City Art Gallery – Permanent Exposition

    Address: Plovdiv, 14A Saborna Str.
    Working time: mon-fri 09:00–17:30, sat 10:00-17:30

    • City Art Gallery – Temporary Exposition Halls

    Address: Plovdiv, 15 Knjaz Alexander Batenberg Str.
    Working time: 09:00–17:30

    • City Art Gallery – Tsanko Lavrenov Exposition and Mexican Printmakings

    Address: Plovdiv, 11 Artin Guidikov Str.
    Working time: mon-fri 09:00–17:30, sat 10:00-17:30

    • Corridor Gallery

    Address: Plovdiv, 36 Constantin Stoilov
    Working time: mon-fri 10:00–18:00

    • Cultural Centre Trakart

    Address: Plovdiv, Archaeologic Subway
    Working time: mon-sun 09:00 – 19:00

    • Djakov

    Address: Plovdiv, 17 Angel Bukureshtliev Str.
    Working time: mon-fri 11:00-19:00, sat 11:00-17:00

    • HebrosArt Club Gallery

    Address: Plovdiv, 54 San Stefano Str.

    • Indjov Gallery

    Address: Plovdiv, 5 Krivolak St.
    Working time: mon-sun 10:00–12:00, 13:00–18:30

    • L’union de Paris

    Address: Plovdiv, 17 Suborna Str.
    Working time: Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00

    • Plovdiv Artists Association

    Address: Plovdiv, 32 Gladston Str.
    Working time: 09:00–19:00

    • Plovdiv Gallery

    Address: Plovdiv, 20 Avksentii Veleshki str.

    • Radio Plovdiv Cultural Centre

    Address: Plovdiv, 2 Dondukov St.
    Working time: mon-fri 10:00 – …

    • Sariev Gallery

    Address: Plovdiv, 40 Otest Paisij Str.
    Working time: tue-sat 12:00–19:00, sun-mon by appointment

    • Studio 9

    Address: Plovdiv, 1 Kourtevich Str.
    Working time: mon-sat 15:00–19:00

    • U P.A.R.K. Gallery

    Address: Plovdiv, 24 Otetz Paisii Str.
    Working time: Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00

    • Vazrazhdane

    Address: Plovdiv, 1 Stoyan Chalakov Str.
    Working time: mon-sat 10:00-19:00, sun 11:00–16:00

    • Zlatyu Boyadjiev House and Studio

    Address: Plovdiv, 18 Saborna St.

    Ivan Vazov Public Library
    17, Avkentii Veleshki Str.
    tel.: +359 32/ 654 901; fax: +359 32/ 654 90

    Entertaiment for free in Plovdiv

    • Sport and leisure activities:

    You can watch them for free:

    1. “Todor Darakev” International Judo Tournament  – October
    2. “Hebros” Rally– October
    3. “Nikolay Velev” Regatta /canoeing/ – September/October
    4. European Rowing Championship – October

    If you are interested and you are curious to know what does kapoeira mean.Here is the right place.Two free lessons of Kapoeira in Rilon center -Blvd. Hristo Botev 92C

    If you would like to know more about the traditional Bulgarian folklore dances,it is free to go to watch the rehearsals of the ensemble “Geo Milev”.They held in the building of Avkentii Veleshki Str. House “Spektar”.You can meet the dancers there every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm till 9pm.
    100% fun in disco club Zanzibar – every Friday you can enjoy with our Bulgarian traditional dances.

    The show starts at 8,30pm and you can watch the competition of the best Bulgarian ensembles.

    The entrance is free of charge.
    Address: Plovdiv, 88 Peshtersko shause Blvd.
    Working time: 08:30–05:00
    Nr seats: 800+80
    Mobile: 0884 242 200

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