Veľká lúka, Roman archaeological site in Dúbravka, Slovakia.
Veľká lúka is an archaeological site near Bratislava containing remains of a Roman-era building from the third century. The ruin displays a bathing house with six rooms and foundations measuring roughly 13 meters wide and 11 meters deep.
Excavations conducted between 1982 and 1993 uncovered this Roman structure positioned between two military outposts at Devín and Stupava. The location reveals the connection between Roman military stations and shows the strategic importance of the region to the empire.
The name Veľká lúka means "big meadow," marking the landscape where this structure once demonstrated Roman influence in the region. The remains reveal how a wealthy resident brought bathing culture and Mediterranean building practices to the local area during the imperial period.
The site stands at 210 meters elevation and is reachable via a marked green hiking trail from Dúbravka. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and the paths can be difficult to navigate.
Archaeological finds at this location include bronze artifacts, Roman coins, pottery, and a statue of the god Priapus. These objects suggest the site was not simply a dwelling but the residence of a wealthy and educated person.
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