Lvnensia – Historical Re-enactment of Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome comes alive among the ruins of the Luni archaeological area
About Lvnensia
Luni, City of Ancient Rome
Lvnensia is the grand historical re-enactment of ancient Rome held in Luni, in the province of La Spezia, at the site of the ancient Roman colony of Luna. The event animates the archaeological area and the evocative Roman Amphitheater, bringing back to life the customs, traditions, and atmospheres of the ancient world.
An Immersive Experience
For three days, the site is populated by military camps, tabernae (Roman shops), workshops, historical pageants, gladiatorial games, and archaeological guided tours. There are also moments dedicated to ancient cuisine, with the thermopolium and tastings inspired by Roman recipes, and cultural insights into the wine and honey of the era.
Culture and Spectacle
Organized by APS Amici di Luni together with the National Archaeological Museum and the Municipality, Lvnensia combines education and entertainment. Among the most evocative events are the theatrical performances in the amphitheater. An event that enhances one of Liguria's most important archaeological heritages, in the border territory between Luni and Lunigiana.
Lvnensia — edition 2026
The sixth edition of Lvnensia brings the ancient Roman site of Luni to life from June 5 to 7, 2026. Three days of ancient Roman re-enactment with military camps, tabernae, workshops, historical pageants, gladiatorial games, and guided tours.
Among the events, on Saturday, June 6, the "Vinalia" wine symposium with tastings, followed by a theatrical performance in the Amphitheater in the evening; on Sunday, June 7, Apiliguria presents a session on bees and honey. Opening hours: Friday from 4 PM, Saturday from 10 AM with inauguration, Sunday until the evening with the thermopolium.
Programme Lvnensia 2026
Friday, June 5
- From 4:00 PM — opening of camps, tabernae, and activities
Saturday, June 6
- From 10:00 AM — inauguration, workshops, gladiatorial games, and guided tours
- 5:30 PM — "Vinalia", wine symposium with sommelier Enzo Giorgi and tastings
- Evening — theatrical performance at the Amphitheater (admission 10 euros)
Sunday, June 7
- 6:00 PM — Apiliguria: bees and honey, with demonstrations and tastings
- Evening — thermopolium with ancient Roman cuisine
Highlights Lvnensia 2026
Prices Lvnensia 2026
Practical information — Lvnensia
Where and When
Luni Archaeological Area and Roman Amphitheater. Opening hours: Friday afternoons (from 4 PM), Saturday from 10 AM with inauguration, Sunday until the evening.
Tickets
Entry to the area is subject to the archaeological site's regulations. Some evening performances in the amphitheater are ticketed.
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Where does it take place — Lvnensia
Area archeologica e Anfiteatro Romano di Luni