Novae

Novae is a Roman archaeological site built on multiple levels that spreads across the landscape above the Danube. Excavations have uncovered ruins of military buildings, residential quarters, storage facilities, and defensive walls dating from different periods.

The settlement was founded in 45 AD by Roman legions to control the strategically important Danube crossing. For over 300 years it served as a military outpost before being abandoned in late antiquity.

This settlement was established by Romans and served as a military base where soldiers and their families lived along the Danube. The remains show how daily life unfolded in a Roman garrison, with buildings used for trade, storage, and religious purposes.

The site sits on flat terrain near the Danube and is relatively easy to reach if you have a car or join a bus tour. The best time to visit is spring or early autumn when the weather is pleasant and the sun is not too intense.

At this site, doctors worked in a military hospital treating soldiers after battles and accidents. This hospital stands as one of the oldest known military medical centers found in archaeological remains.

Location: Svishtov

Part of: Frontiers of the Roman Empire - The Danube Limes in Bulgaria, Danubian Limes

GPS coordinates: 43.61380,25.39395

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45