Gladiator Valerius

About 1800 years have passed since Valerius last had to fight for his life in the amphitheater. He dreamed of a life filled with fame and fortune, fully aware that only a few gladiators ever reach such heights. As arena fighters, they live on the fringes of society. People admire their courage and fighting spirit, yet despise them as slaves who earn their meager living through hard physical labor in the dust of the amphitheater. Only a few manage to survive and buy their freedom. Valerius survived. But at what cost? Walking through the amphitheater, he recalls all the suffering he witnessed, all the blood he himself spilled. He follows the traces of the animals, the fighters, the friends who lost their lives in the vast arena. And he tells the story of the day that still haunts him: the day he faced his best friend in the amphitheater.

Shocked yet impressed, visitors dive into this exciting immersive tour, stepping into a parallel world, a long-gone era that seems far away. Yet Valerius holds up a mirror: How much of the fight for life and death, of the inner struggle between will to survive and morality, of the contest for power and honor, has made it to our time? And how much of Valerius is in all of us? Judge for yourself!

Notes: We recommend this immersive tour for viewers aged about 10 and up. The underground passages are not accessible for wheelchair users. Please note this is an outdoor event. Dress accordingly for the weather conditions.