You know how Serbia can easily take you back in time only by visiting a few of its historical locations. One of them which have existed for 15 centuries situated near Leskovac, will take you back to the Byzantine emperors. Caričin Grad (Jusiniana Prima) is believed to have been built by Justinian the Great in the 6th century to mark the region he originated from and give an appropriate establishment to the ruler of the Illyricum province where one of the archbishops would reside.

Acropolis, the Upper, and Down Town were situated here with thick walls, churches, an army, a hospital, baths, numerous mosaics, bronze statues, etc. Even though it was in use for a very short time due to the Avars and Slavic raids in the 7th century, Caričin Grad will give an insight into how life was organized in these parts by the Byzantines.

This year you will find a new Vizitor Center that will help you comprehend the greatness of this once important and beautiful town.

Did you know that its builder was the same Justinian the Great who erected Hagia Sophia in today's Istanbul that was one of the biggest Orthodox Christian churches in the world for over a thousand years?