Ptuj Will Be Flooded with Gladiators, Legionaries, Senators and Other Ancient Characters

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Ptuj will transform into a Roman Poetovia next weekend, where groups with more than 800 participants from Slovenia and abroad will present life and customs from the period 2,000 years ago, when the town was a major trade and craft center.

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From 22 to 24 August 2025, Ptuj will once again transform into Roman Poetovia, when the streets and squares will be occupied by gladiators, legionaries, senators, vestal virgins and other Romans. More than 800 participants from eight countries will present life and customs in ancient Rome. Poetovio was a mighty city 2000 years ago, first a military outpost, later an important trading and craft town. For eighteen years, the Poetovio LXIX associat…

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Next weekend, Ptuj will transform into a Roman Poetovia for three days for the 18th time, where groups with more than 800 participants from Slovenia and abroad will represent life and customs from the period 2,000 years ago, when the place was a major trade and craft center. The city will be filled with gladiators, legionaries, senators and other ancient characters.