Apulum Roman Festival
Alba Iulia, Romania
The Apulum Roman Festival immerses visitors in the world of ancient Dacia and Rome at the Alba Carolina Citadel. Across three days, guests can witness dramatic reenactments of battles between Dacians and Romans, gladiator fights, and military demonstrations. The festival also offers interactive workshops, including coin minting, pottery, and bone carving, guided by skilled artisans.
Experience a recreated slave market, captivating dance performances inspired by ancient cultures, and engaging scientific talks with digital reconstructions of the XIII Gemina Legion Castrum. The festival provides a rich cultural and educational experience for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in ancient life along the Danube Cultural Route.
What to expect
- Reenactments of Roman vs Dacian battles
- Gladiator fights and military demonstrations
- Interactive workshops: coin minting, pottery, bone carving
- Slave market reenactment
- Dance performances inspired by Dacian and Roman culture
- Scientific talks and digital reconstructions of Roman castrum
- Marketplace and artisan demonstrations
- Family-friendly immersive experiences