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.