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 More

This is an archaeological site being developed by faculty and students from the University of Veliko Turnovo. It is quite impressive but progress has been slow because of limited funding. This is a working site, not a museum so visitors are free to wander about and ask questions of staff. There is also a helpful booklet in English is available... More

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! More

The nearest village with accommodation is Resen, about seven km by road and three km walking along the river Rositsa, the guest housed provides bus trips or walks to the ruins, backpackers stay there for as little as 10 euro. www.resenlodge.com More