On May 25 of this year Archaeological reserve Nikopolis ad Istrum will host the VII edition of the ancient festival “Nike – the game and the victory”.
Entrance to the festival and the museum site will be free.
Here is the program of the event:
10:30 – Opening of the festival with presentation of the groups of participants
11:00 – Antique fashion
11:20 – Military demonstrations: presentation of armaments, formations and tactics
12:00 – Ceremonial welcome of the emperor
12:30 – Battle against the barbarians
13:00 – Gladiator games
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – The customs of the Goths
15:00 – Slave market
15:30 – Mead through the ages: tasting of drinks according to ancient recipes
16:00 – Early Christian liturgy
16:30 – Military maneuvers
17:00 – Recital of ancient poetry
18:00 – KSANA concert
Ancient Festival “Nike – The Game and the Victory”
25 May
Sat, 25 May 2024
Start date
25 May
Sat, 25 May 2024
End date
Никополис ад Иструм сл. Никюп