Gladiators, legionaries, senators and other ancient characters filled the city, with one of the largest presentations of the Roman period in this part of Europe, bringing to life stories dating back more than two millennia and presenting the history of Slovenia's oldest city.

  • Two gladiators fighting in an arena with many spectators. Around 7000 visitors attended the event. Photo: Municipality of Ptuj
  • The performers pose in Roman dresses on the street. Legionnaires, senators and other ancient characters brought to life stories dating back more than two millennia. Photo: Ptuj Municipality
  • Performers, four men and a woman speaking, in Roman dresses on a meadow. On the last day of the event, the Games participants, among other things, laid the main pillar for the next 18th Rome Games. Photo: Ptuj Municipality

Throughout the day, the Roman camp of Petovia, not far from the city centre, once again hosted a presentation on life in ancient Rome. There was also a Roman camp with legionaries, gladiators and barbarians.