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Milyo the Madman Statue – East Gate loop from Plovdiv

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Bulgaria

Plovdiv Region

Milyo the Madman Statue – East Gate loop from Plovdiv

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Milyo the Madman Statue – East Gate loop from Plovdiv

01:13

4.56km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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893 m

N. O. Masalitinov Drama Theatre

Highlight • Monument

Drama Theater "N. O. Masalitinov ”is a state repertoire theater in Plovdiv. It is the first professional theater in Bulgaria. It was founded on December 11, 1881.

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1.28 km

Milyo the Madman Statue

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There is a rumor that if you whisper your wish in the ear of the monument, it will come true ... But who exactly is Milo and why is his …

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2.20 km

Panoramic Terrace of the Plovdiv Metropolis Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

A panoramic platform with free access, from which you can see a large part of the city

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2.31 km

Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old theater. On most summer weekends they have concerts or other events happening.
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The ancient theater was constructed in the 90s of the 1st century AD, probably under …

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2.74 km

East Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Former city gate and beautiful revival houses

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2.83 km

Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most beautiful buildings in Oldtown. The Ethnographic Museum. The little Park is perfect to get some shade on a hot 33degrees celcius summer day and theres a tap to refill your reusable waterbottle ;)

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3.35 km

Roman Stadium and Dzhumaya Mosque, Plovdiv

Highlight • Historical Site

Rimski Station & Friday Mosque

The Roman Stadium in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is one of the largest and best-preserved buildings from the time of Ancient Rome in the Balkan Peninsula. The …

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3.38 km

Dzhumaya Mosque (Ulu Cami)

Highlight • Religious Site

Dzhumaya Mosque is located in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. Its Turkish name is Hüdavendigâr Camii or Cuma Camii. The mosque is located in the centre of Plovdiv and was built …

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4.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

851 m

635 m

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

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June 3, 2023,🇧🇬 Plovdiv (Altstadtrundgang)

On the way to the Rhodopes we stopped in the oldest city in Europe, which has a very checkered history. Plovdiv is located in the Thracian plain and has an old town that is well worth seeing with well-preserved traces dating back to Roman times.
Let's start with the guided hiking tour in southern Bulgaria! Let's see how well I, …

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Milyo the Madman Statue – East Gate loop from Plovdiv

N. O. Masalitinov Drama Theatre

Milyo the Madman Statue

Panoramic Terrace of the Plovdiv Metropolis Church

Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

East Gate

Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv

Roman Stadium and Dzhumaya Mosque, Plovdiv

Dzhumaya Mosque (Ulu Cami)

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