About the Diocletian’s Legion
Inspired by the IV Legio Flavia Felix, we bring Ancient Rome back to life through reenactments, performances, and education. With every march, battle formation, and gladiatorial display, we strive to make history a living experience for all.
About Your Legion
Foundation
Diocletian’s Legion was founded in 2013 with the mission of preserving and promoting ancient Roman culture in Croatia and beyond. Through our work, we keep alive the grandeur and traditions of Rome, transforming history into a living experience. We are a student-led association of academics and enthusiasts dedicated to Roman heritage, recognized as one of Europe’s leading groups reviving the legacy of Ancient Rome.
Our Goal
We took up the mission to preserve and promote ancient Roman culture in Croatia and beyond. Through our work, we keep alive the grandeur and traditions of Rome, transforming history into a living experience.
The Legion
When our legion marches, the past comes alive. Dressed in authentic replicas of Roman helmets, shields (scutum), and swords (gladius), our members march in precise formations under the command of their centurion. From disciplined columns and ranks to the famed testudo (“tortoise”) formation, every movement is a testament to Roman military excellence.
Each display is both a performance and a lesson — accompanied by explanations of historical context and battlefield strategy. This attention to detail and historical accuracy ensures that every demonstration is as educational as it is impressive.
Gladiators
Our gladiators are passionate athletes devoted to the revival of ancient combat arts. Through regular training and choreographed displays, they demonstrate the discipline, strength, and spectacle of gladiatorial combat, captivating audiences while keeping this legendary tradition alive.
Where History Comes to Life
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![A historic stone building with arches and columns, resembling an ancient Roman or Greek architectural style, under a bright blue sky.]()
Diocletian's Palace
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![Ancient ruins with stone walls, a small wooden building, and a turquoise hot spring pool with a wooden cover, surrounded by green grass and trees.]()
Aquae Iasae
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![A historic stone fort with a round central wall, connected to an archway entrance, situated on a grassy hill in a rural landscape with trees and mountains in the background.]()
Burnum
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![A person standing under ancient stone arches in a grassy field with a hay bale, trees, and a blue sky in the background.]()
Burnum
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Alba Iulia
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![Aerial view of ancient stone ruins with a small building and surrounding greenery]()
Krk
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![Modern gray building with striped and plain panels, featuring an external staircase with metal railings, steps leading up to the entrance, and large windows. Clear blue sky in the background.]()
Narona
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![Aerial view of a historic castle with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by green hills, a river, and a town with similar architecture, under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Ptuj
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![Ancient Roman mosaic floors found in an archaeological site, displayed in a modern museum with a roof and informational boards.]()
Risan
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![Aerial view of a coastal town with white and red roofs, surrounded by lush green trees, on a peninsula with sandy beaches and calm blue water. There are boats anchored near the shore.]()
Igrane
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![Group of people dressed as Roman soldiers with armor, shields, and red cloaks, standing in a line in an urban area with historic-style buildings in the background.]()
Vinkovci
Join the Ranks
Stand beside us on the march, or bring the power of Rome to your city. Become part of the legion and together we will carry the legacy of Ancient Rome into the present. Every step with us is not just performance, but the revival of a world that shaped our history.