Singidunum

Singidunum is a Roman fortification at the meeting point of the Danube and Sava rivers, with remains lying beneath central Belgrade and Kalemegdan Park. The preserved structures include sections of streets, building foundations and public facilities from antiquity.

The Scordisci tribe founded a settlement here in the 3rd century BC that grew into a Roman military base. In 86 AD, Rome established the camp of the fourth legion there.

The name comes from Latin and Celtic words meaning round fortress, describing its early role as a defensive position. Visitors can see some preserved walls and foundations in the basement of the city library.

Access to the remains happens mainly through publicly available areas like the city library and sections of the park. Some excavation sites are integrated into the urban space and visible at any time.

The ancient street network determined the course of many present-day streets in Belgrade, creating a direct spatial continuity over two thousand years. Some paths still follow the original Roman axes.

Location: Belgrade

Inception: 7 Millenium BCE

GPS coordinates: 44.82000,20.46000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25