Nicopolis ad Istrum

The ancient city covers 22 hectares with straight streets intersecting at right angles, following the Roman orthogonal system of urban planning.

Emperor Trajan established Nicopolis ad Istrum between 106-110 CE to commemorate his victory over the Dacians in the northern Balkans.

Greek craftsmen from Nicaea and Nicomedia constructed buildings in the city, incorporating elements from both Roman and Eastern architectural traditions.

The archaeological site includes informational panels in Bulgarian and English, with rest areas providing benches, tables, and running water.

The necropolis design shares characteristics with North African burial grounds, differing from typical European Roman provincial patterns.

Location: Nikyup

Location: Veliko Tarnovo

Website: https://www.museumvt.com/%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3/%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B5%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82--%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%81-%D0%B0%D0%B4-%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BC-

Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria

Website: https://museumvt.com/%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3/%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D0%B5%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82--%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%81-%D0%B0%D0%B4-%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BC-

GPS coordinates: 43.21722,25.61111

Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:58