| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quietly going round Lvov, I'd reached Bulgarian city (7) | ||
| City in Bulgaria on the Maritsa River (7) | ||
| Short film and book with page appearing about Balkan city | The Times Cryptic | 28 Aug 2024 |
| City in S Bulgaria on the Maritsa River | Mirror Quiz | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Ancient city in southern Bulgaria | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 07 Sep 2020 |
| Second-largest city in Bulgaria | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 12 Jun 2016 |