The house of the merchant Georgi Mavridi was built in 1829–1830.
It is one of the largest and most symmetrical buildings in Plovdiv's old town.
The building is adapted to a very rough terrain which indicates the high quality of master builders' workmanship.
The French poet Alphonse de Lamartine stayed in this house for three days in 1833 on his way back from a journey to the Middle East.
Since then, the house is associated with his name.
Currently, its hosts an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the French poet and politician.
The house of the merchant Georgi Mavridi was built in 1829–1830. It is one of the largest and most symmetrical buildings in Plovdiv's old town. The building is adapted to a very rough terrain which indicates the high quality of master builders' workmanship. The French poet Alphonse de Lamartine stayed in this house for three days in 1833 on his way back from a journey to the Middle East. Since then, the house is associated with his name. Currently, its hosts an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the French poet and politician.
Old Town (Plovdiv)