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Nicopolis ad Istrum
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Nicopolis ad Istrum

The ruins of a Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan, north of Veliko Tarnovo.

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About Nicopolis ad Istrum

Nicopolis ad Istrum was a Roman and early Byzantine town whose ruins lie at the village of Nikyup, 20 km north of Veliko Tarnovo. It was founded by Emperor Trajan in honour of his victory over the Dacians and reached its height under Hadrian, the Antonines and the Severans.

The excavated forum, streets and public buildings are still being studied. The site has been on UNESCO's Tentative List since 1984.

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  • Nicopolis ad Istrum ancient city

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  1. 1 Aleko Konstantinov House Museum National Tourist Site
  2. 2 Nicopolis ad Istrum National Tourist Site
  3. 3 Tsarevets Fortress and Regional History Museum National Tourist Site
  4. 4 Daskalolivnitsa and Hilarion Makariopolski House, Elena National Tourist Site

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  1. Bulgarian Tourist Union: 100 National Tourist Sites
  2. Wikipedia: Nicopolis ad Istrum