Viminacium
Đerdap · On the way from Belgrade
The remains of the Roman city and legionary camp near Kostolac, capital of Moesia Superior — an archaeological park with an amphitheatre and baths.
Paid · guided tours
How to get there
- 80 km from the centre
- Timetables Beograd – Kostolac: 1 departures on weekdays, from 1 h 38 min
- Website
- cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castrum
About
Viminacium (also Viminatium) was a major city, military camp, and the capital of the Roman province of Moesia (modern Serbia). Following the division of Moesia in 87, following Domitian's Dacian War, it became the capital of Moesia Superior. As of 2018, only 3-4% of the site has been explored. The site is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from the modern town of Kostolac in Eastern Serbia. The city dates back to the 1st century AD, and at its peak it is believed to have had 40,000 inhabitants, making it one of the biggest cities in the Balkans of that time. It lies on the Roman road Via Militaris. Viminacium was devastated by Huns in the 5th century, but was later rebuilt by Justinian. It was completely destroyed with the arrival of Slavs in the 6th century.
Nearby
- Viminacium amphitheatre Archaeological site · 390 m
- Viminacium Arheološki park/ Archaeological park Nature reserve · 457 m
- Mamut Park Park · 768 m