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Back to the time when famous Roman emperor Diocletian walked the city
16.08. – 19.08.2014.
In the period from August 16 – 19 Diocletian Days 2014 will take Split back to the time when famous Roman emperor Diocletian walked the city. Romean legions will align on the city streets and squares, the emperor Diocletian in carriage followed by the legions will pass from the Promenade to the Peristyle where Diocletian’s co-rulers with their families will greet the gathered crowd. The sounds of fanfare, drums and Roman music will be heard throughout the city.
DAYS OF DIOCLETIAN 2014 PROGRAMME
SATURDAY – 16August 2014_______________________________
The Old Town Hall / Pjaca
10:30 am Emperor Diocletian’s theatre
11:00 am Opening of the exhibition “Tribute to Robert Adam” by Vjekoslav Stipica
Riva
12:00 pm Gala presentation of the scale model of the Diocletian Palace, reconstructed as it looked in 305 AD.
6:00pm Roman food and drinks
8:00pm Assembly for the Ceremonial Parade, in front of the Diocletian Palace Substructures
8:15 pm Ceremonial Parade from the Riva-Substructures to Marmont Street, the Golden Gate and back to the Peristyle
8:30 pm Ancient Roman football game – Harpastum, Roman ladies dances, Gladiator fights
9:30 pm Music concert by the band “Repassage”
11:30 pm DJ Diocletian
Peristyle
7:00pm Emperor Diocletian’s theatre
9:00pm Grand opening of the event : Premiere of the musical ”Diocles” (invitations only )
The Diocletian Palace Substructures
10:30 pm Gala Roman Dinner with the Emperor (invitations only )
Voćni trg (Trg Braće Radić)
Antique Days – open all day
SUNDAY – 17 August 2014_______________________________
Riva
6pm Roman food and drinks
9:30 pm Music concert by the “Mario Rucner Project”
11:30 pm DJ Diocletian
Peristyle
7pm Emperor Diocletian’s theatre
8pm Children’s programme “LITTLE DIOCLETIAN”
9:30 pm Roman legion assembly and gladiator fights – “Diocletian’s legion” Association
Voćni trg (Trg Braće Radić)
Antique Days – open all day
MONDAY – 18 August 2014________________________________
Riva
6pm Roman food and drinks
8 pm Assembly for the Ceremonial Parade, in front of the Diocletian Palace Substructures
8:15 pm Ceremonial Parade from the Riva-Substructures to Marmont Street, the Golden Gate and back to the Peristyle
9pm Disco Diocletian –The Lost Generation
9:30 pm Departure of the Emperor
Peristyle
7pm Emperor Diocletian’s theatre
8:45 pm Gladiator fights and assembly of the legions “Gens JVLIA” and “Diocletian’s legion”
Watch the VIDEO
The Diocletian Palace Substructures
9:45pm Diocletian’s feast
(for all citizens dressed in tunics ) – gift from the Mayor
Voćni trg (Trg Braće Radić)
Antique Days – open all day
TUESDAY – 19 August 2014________________________________
Riva
11:00 am Emperor Diocletian’s theatre
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:
“Gens Jvlia” association
“Diocletian’s legion” association
“Gaz” sport association
Temple of new circus “HRAM”
“Srdelice” children’s choire
“Sedmivjetar” dance studio
“ Diocletian`s” moto club
“Arkada” restaurant
“Starizanati” association
“Split” Lions club
Academic painter Vjekoslav Stipica
Foto: Slobodna Dalmacija, Tz Split
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