The Balabanov House is representative of the development of the Plovdiv symmetrical house and is one of its richest examples. Its spatial composition is characterized by the equal presence of two mutually perpendicular axes – that of the ground floor and that of the upper floor. It is also distinguished by the exceptionally rich design of its architectural details, as well as its plastic and flat decorations. This design surpasses the functions of a residence and, in both volume and purpose, approaches those of a public building.
The house was built at the beginning of the 19th century and has had three owners. The last of them was the merchant Luka Balabanov, whose name the house still bears today. Its dimensions are impressive – it is built on a plot of 546 sq.m. Today, the Balabanov House is one of the most popular chamber venues for cultural events in Plovdiv.

Day for free visit: Every first Thursday of the month for students and retired people.