Nikopolis ad Istrum

Local nameНикополис ад Иструм
LocationVeliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Nicopolis ad Istrum or Nicopolis ad Iatrum was a Roman and Early Byzantine town.

Its ruins are located at the village of Nikyup, 20 km north of Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. The town reached its zenith during the reigns of Hadrian, the Antonines and the Severan dynasty.

Archaeological excavations are continuing to reveal more of the city.

The site was placed on the Tentative List for consideration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.

Tags Archaeological Site
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis_ad_Istrum

Address Bulgaria

Coordinates 43°13'2.722" N 25°36'42.91" E

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