TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Europe is a continent layered in history—where modern life flows through streets that have seen thousands of years of civilization. A living museum, a handful of the oldest cities in Europe have been continuously inhabited since their earliest days.
10 Oldest Cities in Europe
Drawing insights from World Atlas, this article uncovers the oldest cities in Europe which Plovdiv sets at the very top. Other cities holding the echoes of ancient cultures include:
1. Plovdiv, Bulgaria – 6000 BC
Plovdiv is widely recognized as the oldest city in Europe, having been settled for over 8,000 years. Built around seven hills in southern Bulgaria, it was once known as…