Photos by Gorka Aranzabal : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

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The Romanesque synagogue that was razed by the Nazis in 1938.

There are several 'National Revival' style mansions of the Bulgarian Renaissance which characterise 'Old Plovdiv'. This one is The House of Georgi Mavridi where the French poet Alfonse de Lamartin lived in 1833. Also known as Lamartin's House or "the house of writer's". Today it houses the creative fund of the Union of Bulgarian Writers. The 'National Revival' style mansions typically expand outwards with each storey by means of timber-framed oriels. It was an ingenious design to satisfy the demands of wealthy merchants in the 19th century for spacious interiors. The most prominent oriel on the facade, usually denotes the grand reception room inside. Both the inner and outer walls are frequently decorated with floral motifs or have 'false' columns painted in the style known as alafranga.

Lamartin's House

Occupying the intersection of two of the city's main boulevards with the central square, this imposing building strikes even the ignorant as being "something important". Until August 1990 it was the seat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party. Currently home to St. Sofia Hall, which hosts concerts and other events.

The Party House

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