Photo cover: Dimitra Lefterova
Walking through the architectural reserve under the hills is one of the must-do things for every tourist or resident of Plovdiv. The sites to visit are numerous and each of them is worth devoting time and attention to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a bygone grandeur.
We’ve taken you on a virtual tour of a number of houses such as the Balabanov House, the Nedkovich House, the Klianti House and the Hindliyan House. We’ve told you about a few hidden gems that you shouldn’t miss, and today we’ll also reveal 3 interesting facts that we are convinced that some of you don't know.
Did you know that...
Some of the houses in Old Plovdiv can be unlocked with special keys - a true work of blacksmithing and ironwork art.
And some of them, such as those of the houses of the famous merchants Nikola Nedkovich and Stepan Hindliyan, for example, are completely authentic and serve their purpose to this day.
Did you know that...
The Nedkovich House has one of the famous and unique exhibits in the collection of Ancient Plovdiv - the Lovers' Chair.
It has an elegant shape and is a place for lovers to be alone without making them feel embarrassed by their proximity.
The history of this chair dates back to the middle of the 19th century and is woven of memories of love stories, desired encounters and tender confessions.
The Nedkovich House Lovers’ Chair has become a hallmark of this wonderful place and attracts the attention not only of couples in love, but also of all those looking for inspiration and romance.
Part of the exhibition in the house of the rich Karlovo fabric merchant and public figure Nikola Nedkovich are also works by the "magician of textiles" Prof. Marin Varbanov (1932 - 1989) - a teacher and innovator of artistic textiles, who connected his destiny with three continents - Europe , Asia and Australia. His works boldly experiment with volumes of fabric, reaching "perfect forms from seemingly primitive material".
Did you know that...
The Antov House, perched on top of Dzhambaz Tepe, has been visited by 3 royals. In October 2000, Queen Margarete II of Denmark stepped onto the wooden floor of Antov House. A month later, the Swedish monarch Gustav XVI took a walk in the picturesque garden, and the chair on which Pope John Paul II sat during his visit to Plovdiv in May 2002 is still kept in one of the rooms. In August 2003, the Spanish king Juan Carlos walked around the central room (hayet) and was impressed by the feeling of bygone times and grandeur that the architectural pearl leaves on visitors.
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