Savaria Historical Carnival in Szombathely: 300 Events Over 4 Days at End of August
- 3 Jul 2023 10:29 AM
From 24-27 August, the western Hungarian city of Szombathely hosts its annual Savaria Historical Carnival, the largest of its kind in Central Europe, dating back to 1961.
Some 300 events await an estimated 100,000-120,000 visitors at 25 venues, with legionnaires in Roman combat gear, fearless gladiators, medieval knights and Hungarian heritage preservers in authentic costume.
The highlight is the torchlit procession on Friday and Saturday evenings, when hundreds march through the city centre dressed in Roman togas and tunics.
Music, Oriental dance performances and children’s activities also feature – look out for Adventure Castle, with fairy tales, puppet shows, stilt walkers, a mini-carnival procession and little hussars.
Visitors can also enjoy the offerings of Wine Street, the Beer Garden and the Old Town Market.
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