The neighborhood was established as a hub for craftsmen more than five centuries ago. According to the travel notes of Evliya Çelebi from the 17th century, there were 880 shops in the area at the time. The names of some of the streets in Kapana, preserved to this day - “Zhelezarska” (Blacksmith Street), “Zlatarska” (Goldsmith Street), “Abadjiyska” (Clothiers’ Street), and “Kozhuharska” (Furriers’ Street) - reveal where the workshops of each craft were concentrated.
Kapana’s modern revival began with the European Capital of Culture initiative. The Municipality of Plovdiv transformed what had long been a neglected part of the city into a true cultural hub and a district of the creative industries. The project is part of the artistic program under the motto “Together,” with which Plovdiv won the title of European Capital of Culture in 2019.
What makes Kapana special is its human scale - it’s easy to find, located near all the major landmarks; it doesn’t leave you indifferent - the concentration of galleries, studios, workshops, pedestrian street spaces, bars, and restaurants here is truly unique; it doesn’t leave you uncared for - it offers a wide range of options for tasting both local and international cuisine; it welcomes you, offering a choice of cozy places to stay; it remembers you and embraces you as a friend, because even if you’re here for the first time, you feel among friends.

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