THE BISHOP'S BASILICA
AND THE ROMAN MOSAIC HERITAGE OF PHILIPPOPOLIS

On October 22 and 23, 2022 the Basilica will be closed

In connection with the 14th Conference of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (ICCM), the Basilica will be closed for visits on October 22 and 23, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday). Please excuse us for the inconvenience.

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The National Fund for Culture

The National Fund for Culture supports the activities of the Bishop's Basilica of Philippopolis under the program of a one-year targeted subsidy to support the activities of state, municipal and regional institutes.  

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ENTRANCE FEES

The basilica opened its doors on April 18, when we celebrate the International Day for the Preservation of Cultural Monuments. The day has been celebrated since 1984 by UNESCO. Welcome to see the new jewel of Plovdiv! Current prices are: SINGLE TICKET: Adult – 12.00...

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Bishop’s Basilica, a Symbol of Unity & Respect [VIDEO]

  First discovered in 1982 during road construction in Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city, the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis is being brought back to life thanks to a public-private partnership between the America for Bulgaria Foundation (ABF), Plovdiv...

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Can You Hear the Birds Chirping? [new podcast series]

Imagine you are standing on a wide-open field. The air is crisp; birds are chirping away nearby. Take 36 steps going in a straight line. Stop and turn to the right. Look ahead and take another 83 steps. You have just outlined the dimensions of the Bishop’s Basilica of...

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