Rome

At the dawn of our era, the area of today’s Serbia was a significant border zone of the Roman Empire. Dozens of military fortifications were built along the Danube defensive line, while magnificent provincial capitals and cultural centres sprang up in the hinterland.

Sixteen of the fifty-two Roman emperors were born in the area of present-day Serbia. Here you will find priceless traces of one of the greatest empires in history. Enjoy the view of monumental cities and military camps, as well as luxurious villas and imposing fortresses.

Numerous military fortifications were built on the right bank of the Danube, Viminacium being one of the most famous. This former legionary camp and capital of Moesia Superior was also a centre of culture, politics and economy.

Serbia is home to some exceptional monuments, such as Felix Romuliana. This imperial palace was built in honour of one of the most important Roman emperors, Galerius, and it deserved a place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This complex, decorated with sumptuous mosaics and monumental gates, is a symbol of power and luxury.

The Romans also left their mark on infrastructure. Roads such as the famous Via Militaris connected different parts of the empire, while bridges over rivers made trade and communication much easier. One of the capitals of the empire and an important administrative centre, Sirmium, was on the Sava River, near Sremska Mitrovica.

Today, the remains of these monuments are not only cultural treasures but also a window into a world that laid the foundations of modern Europe. Serbia is a country where history comes to life, while its Roman traces speak of a time when this area was the centre of civilisation.

If you come to explore these places, not only will you discover history, but you will also experience the spirit of ancient Rome – right in the heart of the Balkans.

Diana

Emperor Trajan is known for his lasting and praiseworthy building feats.

Empress’ Town

Roman Emperor Justinian I, born in the south of present-day Serbia, wished to build a city in his home region that would be named after him. Thus, in the 6th Century CE, Justiniana Prima was born and became one of the most important Byzantine cities in the Balkans.

Gamzigrad

The mighty ramparts and towers of the imperial palace Felix Romuliana are evidence of the immense power wielded by its founder, Roman emperor Galerius Maximianus.

Mediana

In the former Naissus, the birthplace of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, a luxury community named Mediana was built in the early 4th Century.

Pontes

The remains of Trajan’s Bridge on the Danube and the Roman castrum Pontes, were built on the route which Roman soldiers traversed in ancient times in order to wage a war on the Dacians.

Sirmium

The city reached its peak in the 3th century CE, when it was declared one of the four capitals of the Roman Empire.

Tabula Traiana

Tabula Traiana, an inscription carved in a rock on the bank of the Danube, is one of the many building feats of Roman Emperor Trajan.

Ulpiana

The remains of the Roman city of Ulpiana were discovered at the Gradina archaeological site, a mere kilometre away from Gračanica monastery. It is the most important archaeological site of the Roman and Early Byzantine periods in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija.

Viminacium

Viminacium, one of the most important Roman towns and military camps in these parts, thrived between the 1st and 5th century, near the present-day town of Požarevac.