Viminacium, Roman archaeological site near Kostolac, Serbia
Viminacium is a Roman archaeological site near Kostolac that preserves foundations of temples, streets, squares, amphitheaters, palaces, hippodromes, and bathing complexes across 450 hectares (1,112 acres). The site sits on the right bank of the Danube and offers a view into urban life in a Roman provincial capital.
The settlement was elevated to capital of the province of Moesia Superior in the year 87 and housed the camp of Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis until the 4th century. Over the centuries the site developed into an important military and economic hub along the Danube frontier.
The bathing complex preserves rooms heated to different temperatures, where soldiers and residents once washed and met following Roman custom. Fragments of wall paintings on some surfaces hint at the decoration these baths offered to wealthier users.
The archaeological park opens daily from 9 AM to 7 PM throughout the year except January 1st, with night visits possible by arrangement. The sprawling site requires comfortable shoes and a few hours to explore the main areas.
Archaeologists have uncovered 16,000 graves so far, making this the Roman archaeological site with the highest number of documented burials. The necropolises spread across several areas and reveal burial customs from different social layers.
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