Celebrating The International Day for Monuments and Sites and the 4th Anniversary of the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis
PROGRAM
16 April 2025 (Wednesday)
18:00 – 19:00, Balabanova House
The Tour Guide – Keeper of the Cultural Heritage
Public lecture by Vangel Iliev
Working language: Bulgarian
Free admission
17 April 2025 (Thursday)
19:00, Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis
Festive concert with Nikolay Marinov (piano) and Academic Folk Choir conducted by prof. Kostadin Buradzhiev
Admission is free, but places are limited so be sure to preregister here:
https://bit.ly/4iCxXmz
18 April 2025 (Friday)
11:00 – 12:30, Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis
The Birds of the Basilica
Motion Animation Children’s Workshop with the artist Gabriela Kodzhabasheva
Working language: Bulgarian
The workshop is suitable for children aged 7 and up. Admission is free, but places are limited. Pre-registration is required on + 359 (0) 899 206 109.
City walking tours (in Bulgarian only)
Tour #1
11:00 – 12:30
Antiquity and Bulgarian Revival Tour with Elia Decheva
Starting point: Roman Stadium
Route: Roman Stadium, Klianti House, Nedkovich House, visit of Hindliyan House
Tour #2
14:00 – 15:00
The Mosaics of Philippopolis Tour with Georgi Tsankov
Starting point: Late Antique Irene Building in Philippopolis
Route: Visit of Late Antique Irene Building in Philippopolis, Open Terrace Level 2 of the Bishop’s of Philippopolis, visit of the Small Basilica of Philippopolis
The tours are in Bulgarian only. Admission is free, but places are limited so be sure to preregister. Contact +359 (0) 884 890 345 to sign up and for more information.
