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Lamartine museum - Mavridi house in old town Plovdiv
Lamartine became a poet later on life. Initially, he dealt with diplomacy. He became a student of the French academy in 1830. His views and strongly expressed political independence won Lamartine worldwide popularity.
The poet traveled to distant lands in 1833 and on his way back decided to rest in present-day Istanbul. A group of tartars traveled together with Lamartine and his wife. They always examined shelters and accommodation places before the group settled there.
Upon reaching Plovdiv, Lamartine was welcomed by three locals, all willing to offer the poet and his travel companions accommodation. Lamartine was impressed by the hospitality and local customs.
The arrival in Plovdiv was a major event. Many people gathered to welcome the famous guest. The house where the group settled was large and luxurious, featuring 24 windows and European furniture. The poet described in a truly positive manner his host, Georgi Mavridi.
Upon his departure, Lamartine got sick and had to settle near Plovdiv. When Mavridi heard of the sickness, he sent over one of the best doctors. Lamartine was cured and meanwhile learned about local culture and traditions.
Lamartine museum - Mavridi house on the map of Plovdiv
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Hotels in Plovdiv
- Hebros Hotel
- Residence City Garden
- The Emporium Plovdiv - MGALLERY Hotel
- Alliance hotel
- Best Western Premier
- Grand Hotel Plovdiv
- Landmark Creek Hotel
- Leipzig Hotel
- Park and SPA hotel Markovo
- Park Hotel Imperial
- Park Hotel Sankt Peterburg
- Ramada Plovdiv Trimontium
- Avion Hotel
- Belle Ville Hotel
- BLVD 7
- Bright House
- Business hotel Plovdiv
- Dafi Hotel
- Ego hotel
- Famous House hotel
- Gabi
- Kendros Hotel
- Nord Hotel
- Noris Hotel
- Noviz Hotel
- Odeon Hotel-Restaurant
- Park Hotel Plovdiv
- Philippopolis
- Plaza hotel
- Real Hotel
- Rodopi Hotel
- Seven Hills hotel
- Star Hotel (ex. BW Bulgaria Hotel)
- Trakiets hotel and sports complex
- Urban Hotel and Events
Upcoming events in Plovdiv
- International Fair Plovdiv 2011- new events
- Ishtar
- TARJA TURUNEN gigs in Plovdiv city
- International technical fair
- AL BANO in Bulgaria
Places to go in Plovdiv
- Ancient Roman amphitheatre
- Assumption of the Holy Virgin churh
- Ethnographic Museum - Kuyumdzhioglu house
- St Marina Church
- Hissar Kapia
- Bulgarian Revival Museum - Georgiadi house
- Forum-odeon complex
- Ancient Roman stadium
- Round tower
- The church of St. Petka
- The city garden (garden of Tsar Simeon)
- St. St. Constantine and Helena Church
- St Nedelya Church
- Plovdiv old town
- Balabanov house
- St Demetrius Church
- Sahat hill (Sahat tepe)
- Plovdiv synagogue Zion
- The house of Stepan Hindliyan
- Yellow school
- Plovdiv Zoo
- International Plovdiv fair
- Lamartine museum - Mavridi house
- Danov house
- Culture and Relax park near Maritsa
- Centre for modern art Banya Starinna
- Bunardzhika hill (Bunardzhika tepe)
- Armenian church St. Kevork
- Dzhendem hill (Dzhendem tepe)
- Dzhumaya mosque (djumaya mosque)
- Icon gallery
- Catholic Cathedral St. Ludwig
- Nedkovich house
- Nebet Tepe hill Roman fortress
- Natural Science Museum
- Museum of Aviation
- Maritsa river
- Late antiquity Eirene roman mosaics
- Imare mosque
- Archaelogical Museum
Restaurants & bars in Plovdiv
Deals & discounts in Plovdiv
News from Plovdiv
- Travel stories from Plovdiv city - Antique Theatre
- Winery 2013 takes place in Plovdiv city
- Plovdiv further to develop tourism fairs
- Plovdiv Airport is prepared for the ski season
- Young wine festival in old Plovdiv city
- Holidays of the Old Plovdiv city
- The night of Museums in Plovdiv city
- Week of Crafts will be held in Plovdiv city
- International movie festival is held in Plovdiv city
- Festival of the young wine in Plovdiv city
- Six Bulgarian towns nominated for European Capital of Culture
- Week of crafts in Plovdiv city
- Tourism season in Plovdiv opens with festive procession
- Cheap Easter Holidays in Bulgaria: the choice is yours
- Ryanair launches regular flights from Plovdiv airport to Italy
- Ishtar gigs in Bulgaria
- Euronews Makes Movie about Plovdiv
- Thracian Antiques to Be Exhibited in the Louvre
- Ryanair services flights from Bulgaria's Plovdiv to Barcelona
- Christmas and New Year Holidays 2011 cheap last minute packages
- Plovdiv city participates in International Tourism Fair in London
- E-guides will show tourists round Plovdiv city
- Bulgaria should actively promote tourism opportunities to attract Japanese
- Ethno Eco Festival is held in Plovdiv city
- Balkan Off-road Marathon takes place near Plovdiv city
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