Sexaginta Prista

Sexaginta Prista was a Roman military fort on the Danube with stone walls, a temple dedicated to Apollo, and various military structures built on elevated ground. The site displays the typical layout of a Roman frontier settlement with fortifications that controlled the river and protected trade routes.

The fort was established in the first century and served as a military post and port facility until Gothic raids in the fourth century devastated the settlement. Its position on the Danube made it crucial for Roman control and protection of the region.

The excavated votive tablets and ceramic fragments reveal how Roman soldiers worshipped their gods and practiced their religious customs at this remote frontier post. These objects give visitors insight into the beliefs of people stationed far from the centers of the empire.

The open-air museum at Tsar Kaloyan Street 2 in Ruse displays archaeological finds and scale models of Roman structures within the original setting. Wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven with paths crossing ancient earthworks and elevated terrain.

A former German World War II bunker has been converted into an exhibition space displaying religious artifacts from the ancient Roman province of Lower Moesia. This unusual blend of military structures from different eras creates a surprising connection between ancient and modern times.