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The sixth edition of the GERMANIA SUBACTA festival is here!
Discover the secrets of metal, crafts, and everyday life in antiquity! The Mušov Visitor Centre – Gateway to the Roman Empire and the archaeological site Hradisko u Mušova will come alive again with the atmosphere of ancient times. Experience a unique glimpse into the lives of Roman legionaries and their barbarian opponents, enjoy the thrilling performances of the Štvanci equestrian group, and this year, we’ll take an even closer look at the secrets of ancient master craftsmen. You can look forward to a wide range of craft demonstrations, period techniques, tools, and materials – in short, the art that shaped the world of ancient civilizations.
What to expect:
- Interactive demonstrations of ancient crafts
- Experimental copper and iron smelting
- Roman legionaries and barbarian warriors in combat demonstrations
- Thrilling performances by the Štvanci equestrian group
- Lectures, children’s games, and the traditional kids’ battle
- Gladiator games
- Grand finale battle
Join us for the last weekend of summer and experience the spirit of antiquity!
The festival is organized by the Archaeological Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, v. v. i.
With support from the South Moravian Region and the municipality of Pasohlávky.
The event is part of the Roman Trails project, co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg Austria–Czech Republic program.
PAST EVENTS
The Marcomannic Wars – A Brief Episode in Roman History or a Catalyst for the Transformation of Europe?
We invite you to another event at the Mušov Visitor Centre – Gateway to the Roman Empire, this time focused on the Roman military during the Marcomannic Wars.
What did legionaries look like in the second half of the 2nd century AD? What weapons did they carry, who did they fight, and what challenges did they face when clashing on hostile territory?
You can look forward to live demonstrations, expert commentary, and an immersive experience of one of the most dramatic chapters of the Roman presence in our region.
PROGRAMME:
10:30 – 17:00 | Camp Life Demonstrations
Experience the daily life of Roman soldiers in a reconstructed military camp.
10:00 – 16:00 | Archaeological Site Tour
Guided visits to the ongoing excavation site next to the Visitor Centre.
11:00 | Guided Tour of the Roman Camp
With live demonstrations of Roman troops during the Marcomannic Wars.
14:00 | Lecture: Balázs Komoróczy, Martijn Wijnhoven
The Roman Army in the Marcomannic Wars: From Ancient Depictions to Archaeological Discoveries
16:00 | Guided Tour of the Roman Camp
Including a showcase of Roman cavalry, followed by a group march to the summit of Hradisko near Mušov.
Participants:
Legio X GPF, Pannonia, Štvanci
TICKET PRICES:
Standard | CZK 180
Reduced | CZK 100
Family | CZK 490
Free admission for residents of Pasohlávky.
Free admission for registered collaborators of archaeological institutions (valid PAS ID or similar required).
20% discount for visitors staying at ATC Merkur Pasohlávky campground.
This event is part of the project:
“Do All Roads Lead from Rome? Mušov as the Target Destination of Roman Military Expansion into Our Territory and a Key Node of Land and River Routes in the Roman Period”
(Reflecting scientific research findings and disseminating them to visitors in the region).
Supported by the Regional Cooperation Programme of the Czech Academy of Sciences in 2024–2025.
The event is also an output of the Roman Trails project, co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg Austria–Czech Republic programme.
Programme subject to change.