Small Basilica of Philippopolis
Small Basilica of Philippopolis is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Plovdiv audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~30 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type ruins
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Plovdiv Plovdiv guide
About Small Basilica of Philippopolis
The Small Basilica of Philippopolis, a fifth-century church found by chance in 1988, with colourful geometric mosaics and a baptistery showing a deer and doves, under a protective pavilion.
The church, about 20 metres long, was built in the second half of the fifth century beside the eastern city wall. It was used until the end of the sixth century and later quarried for stone. Its mosaics were restored, and it opened to visitors in May 2014.
A ticket is needed, and a combined ticket also covers the Great Basilica. Hours may be shorter in winter, and the site can close early for events. A glass walkway runs above the mosaics.
Did you know? The Small Basilica of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, built in the second half of the fifth century, was found by chance in 1988 during the building of a block of flats.
How long should you spend at Small Basilica of Philippopolis?
Plan about ~30 min at Small Basilica of Philippopolis. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Small Basilica of Philippopolis worth visiting?
Small Basilica of Philippopolis is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Plovdiv, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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