Šćitarjevo, Settlement in Velika Gorica, Croatia.
Description
Šćitarjevo is a settlement near Zagreb featuring mostly residential development and agricultural land. The area has a rural character with scattered houses and open views across the surrounding countryside.
History
This location once held Andautonia, a Roman city positioned on a significant trade route in antiquity. The Romans left behind remains such as road segments and bathing facilities that archaeologists later uncovered.
Culture
The settlement takes its name from a historical predecessor and today shows limited visible cultural markers in daily life. Visitors need to seek out designated sites to understand connections to the region's past.
Practical
The settlement sits close to Zagreb Airport and is easily reached via main roads. Arriving by car or bicycle makes exploring the area and its archaeological sites more practical.
Did you know?
Beneath the modern settlement lies an entire Roman urban layout being gradually uncovered. Visitors can see fragmented remains at ground level where merchants and residents once lived.
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