Krk - Mirine

For two days, Mirine becomes a Roman arena as legionaries, gladiators, and visitors gather among the early Christian ruins for evening performances.

On the island of Krk, beside the ancient city and early Christian complex of Mirine, the Legion performs a two-day program set against the summer sunset of mid-July. As the evening light falls over the ruins, the soldiers arm themselves at the edge of the site before marching to the event grounds. The camp opens to visitors, who can explore the tents, speak with the legionaries, and experience Roman life up close.

When the performance begins, the Legion advances into the open space among the remains, where the centurio introduces the unit and its history. Formations follow—every maneuver, shield wall, and command brought to life. A hollow orbem is then formed, enclosing the arena for three gladiatorial matches, with the crowd deciding the fate of the defeated through the ancient gestures of vita or iugula (thumbs up or down). The evening ends with the Legion marching out and sharing local wine and conversation with the visitors.

The second day follows a similar rhythm, continuing the atmosphere of Roman military life beside the timeless stones of Mirine.

The Roman Days of Krk

The Performance

A group of people dressed as Roman soldiers participating in a reenactment or theatrical performance, with some holding shields and swords, and an audience in the background.

Aerial view of a historic stone castle ruins located near a body of water, surrounded by green trees and grass, with a small courtyard and a tiled roof section.

Group of people dressed as ancient Roman soldiers with shields and swords performing a reenactment for an audience outside during evening.

People dressed as Roman soldiers performing in an outdoor event during sunset.

A reenactment of a Roman legion with men in armor and shields, performing a ceremony or display, attended by a large crowd of spectators outdoors during sunset, near a body of water and mountains.

Roman reenactment with people dressed as soldiers in armor holding shields and banners, watching a performance outdoors at night near ancient ruins, illuminated with warm lighting.

A nighttime outdoor wedding ceremony inside the ruins of an old stone building near a body of water. Guests are seated around a central aisle, with colorful lights illuminating part of the structure.

Two performers engaged in a medieval combat demonstration with shields and wooden swords in front of a large crowd at an outdoor event during evening hours.

A man dressed as a Roman soldier holding a staff, wearing a traditional helmet and a fur cloak, with a group of other men dressed as Roman soldiers with shields and armor, outdoors during sunset with trees in the background.

A reenactment of a Roman gladiator confrontation with spectators watching, some dressed in ancient Roman costumes and a large person in a bear costume, outdoors during sunset.

Roman soldiers in armor and helmets standing in formation with shields and swords, facing a crowd of spectators near a body of water at sunset.

A nighttime outdoor theatrical performance with actors in costume and an audience watching against a backdrop of illuminated stone walls or cliffs.

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