Plovdiv Roman Stadium
Coordinates: 42°08′51″N 24°44′53″E / 42.1475679°N 24.7480184°E
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was the ancient Roman city of Trimontium.
The Roman Stadium in Plovdiv is among the largest Roman structures in the Balkans. The massive edifice is 180 long and had a capacity for over 30,000 people. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Septimus Severus (193-211).
Today, the stadium is located in the centre of the city, under the main trade centre. Only the northern end of the edifice can be observed from Dzhumayata Square. The larger portion still lies underground, running south from the visible portion, beneath the main street of the town. Further excavation would be very difficult and costly.
The stadium is one of the many Roman remains in a city which contains the best preserved Theatre in the Balkans; the ruins of the Agora; a second theatre; remains of an aqueduct; as well as temples and villas with some magnificent frescoes.
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