News Feature

Book Croatia holiday to enjoy ancient Roman football match

24 May 2010

History fans have a unique opportunity to enjoy a slice of the past if they book a Croatia holiday this week.

The town of Trilj, slightly inland from the Dalmatian coastline, is set to host a series of ancient Roman football games on Saturday (May 29th), the Croatian Times reports.

Players will be wearing authentic period costumes and the tussles will see Delmati and Romans battle it out for honours.

In addition, the emperor Diocletian and his wife will be on hand to preside over the event, while Roman centurions are in line to prove security, the newspaper explains.

Such an unusual and historic battle may attract tourists with an interest in the past from across Europe.

Many may wish to spend their break in a Croatian villa close to the picturesque views of the Adriatic Sea.

New flight routes to Croatia launched recently by Jet2.com and Wizz Air could come in particularly useful for those securing their last-minute trip.

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