Nikopolis ad Istrum
Никополис ад Иструм
Ruins of a Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan to commemorate his victory over the Dacians, with clearly visible colonnades, forum and streets.
The ancient city was built in the early 2nd century AD and was an important city in the Roman province of Lower Moesia. The ruins preserve the forum, colonnades, council hall, baths and neatly laid stone-slab streets, and some columns and inscriptions have been restored to their original positions. The site is considerable in scale but attracts few visitors, making it suitable for those interested in archaeology. Admission is about 3 euros. It is about 20 km from Veliko Tarnovo, reachable only by car or taxi, and there are no restaurants nearby.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
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