Nicopolis ad Istrum was a Roman and Early Byzantine town founded by Emperor Trajan around 101–106. Its ruins are located at the village of Nikyup, 20 km north of Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. They are quite impressive, but the infrastructure is poor because of lack of funds. It is interesting archaeological and historical place to be seen
This is a unique place where everyone visiting the area have to go. It is extremely interesting, especially with the pompeii-like sight. It also has an information center and descriptions of every place you go! Wonderful city!
It could have been a half decent visit if it was free but it wasn't worth the entry fee. The track down to the ruins was pretty dire and bumpy. The ruins were pretty interesting if you like that kind of thing but badly organized and falling to pieces. its a shame because it seems like it has great potential if Europe would help fund the place! It could be a real treasure but lack of funding makes it a disappointing visit. Also health and safety could be addressed if traveling with young kids as some rather large holes could swallow up the wee ones!
Don't know where the swimming pool comes in but the ruined city is impressive. No information to speak of but some of the layout can be worked out from what little information there is. the roads to the place are terrible.
Very well kept and excavated (still in progress). There is a small entrance charge in Leva; a picnic area; toilets; and it is a very relaxing place. Interesting to see how technologically advanced the settlement was when we can't do many of these things now!
I liked it very much but then again I am an archeology buff.....this is an amazing site and well worth visiting.
Only a 20 minute drive North of Veliko Tarnovo and a surprise when you get there. Keep your eyes peeled open for the signs to the left before Nikyup village sign.The Roman architectural remains are very impressive and the size of this settlement also is bigger than I thought. You can walk and touch the streets and buildings which is a surprise if you have been to some of the Hadrians Wall sites in the UK.Also the weather is bound to be better too than Northumberland!
Amazing place.I've heard there a lot of interesting facts about the ancient town.This is really unique place.The road to Nicopolis from the highway Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse is only 2km. but very very old.If it will be fixed,the place will be superb for visit.There is a huge new parking,access for wheelchair and places where to sit.
When I went there I had the opportunity to take every single rock from the ancient Roman city! Nobody starting from the nearest village of Nikyup to the Bulgarian "government" gives a s**t about this historical place!
Go see this abandoned Roman outpost. Beautiful setting without crowds. No admission fee {at time of my visit} Wonderful atmosphere, close your eyes and try to populate the ruins with ancient Romans, breathtaking.