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Atanas Krastev House
The Atanas Krastev House was where local painter and conservationist Atanas Krastev lived until his death in 2003. His self-portraits and personal collection of (mostly) abstract 20th-century Bulgarian paintings are displayed. The cosy, well-furnished house is strewn with personal mementoes, and the terrace offers superb views. The garden also houses exhibits. Buy paintings by living legend Dimitar Kirov here.
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Balabanov House
Once owned by Luka Balabanov, a wealthy 19th-century merchant, the Balabanov House was completely rebuilt in 1980 according to the original blueprints. It contains modern paintings and gorgeous antique furniture.
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Danov House
The Danov House, dedicated to renowned writer and publisher Hristo Danov and several other Bulgarian authors, contains a mock-up of a bookshop and a National Revival-era classroom. There's an old printing press, and the gardens offer wonderful views. Enter through a wall up the laneway leading to the Church of Sveta Bogoroditsa.
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Hindlian House
The 19th-century Plovdiv 'baroque' style house is typified by an overhanging upper storey with jutting eaves, a columned portico and a brightly painted façade. Inside, the salons, drawing rooms and bedrooms feature finely carved woodwork, painted wall decorations and ornamental niches. What's more, most also display art or other exhibits.
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Lamartine House
Built in 1830, the elegant Lamartine House, also called the Georgi Mavridi House, belongs to the Union of Bulgarian Writers. The building is named after the French poet, Alphonse de Lamartine, who stayed for three days in 1833, during his 'travels in the Orient'.
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Zlatyu Boyadjiev House
Zlatyu Boyadjiev House, opposite Hikers Hostel in the old town, contains paintings by Plovdiv native Zlatyu Boyadjiev (1903-76), many idealising the Bulgarian peasantry; some cover entire walls.
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