Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - All You Need to ... - Tripadvisor
WEBThis small area displays the ruins of Roman Serdica (ca. 1st-6th century AD) discovered during the construction of Sofia's metro. Besides the open-air bit, another section of the ruins was opened for visitors (with an entry fee) a few months ago near the entry to the metro next to the Sofia mosque.
Amphitheatre of Serdica - Wikipedia
WEBThe Amphitheatre of Serdica (Latin: Amphitheatrum Serdicense; Bulgarian: Амфитеатър на Сердика, Amfiteatar na Serdika) was an amphitheatre in the Ancient Roman city of Ulpia Serdica, now Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Discovered in 2004 and the subject of excavations in 2005 and 2006, the ruins of the amphitheatre lie on two ...
Where To Find The Romans In Sofia, Bulgaria - WorldWideWriter
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Roman Sites In Sofia. The main Roman town was compact, and surrounded by a wall, with burial sites and the amphitheatre outside. Many of the ancient ruins that you see today are within the original walled area, although there isn’t much left of the wall itself. Not all of the known Roman sites are visible to tourists.
Serdica (Serdika) The Lost City Discovered Under Modern Sofia
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Serdica (or Serdika) was the name given to the city of Sofia, Bulgaria, in ancient times. The city is often referred to as a Roman city, and those are the ruins that have been found, but it was actually named after a Celtic tribe called “Serdi“.
Serdika II Metro Station: Gateway to Roman Sofia - Archaeology Travel
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · The archaeology of these first six centuries is what makes up the Archaeological Complex ‘Serdica’; ruins of Sofia’s Roman past that were discovered between 2010 and 2012 during excavations for a metro line.
Serdica Archaeological Park, Sofia, Bulgaria - SpottingHistory
WEBSerdica, an ancient Roman complex in Sofia, Bulgaria, was unearthed during 20th-century urban projects. Recent excavations surged, particularly during subway work. Finds: a well-preserved amphitheater, Roman roads, and early Christian basilicas.
Church of Saint George, Sofia - Wikipedia
WEBThe Church of Saint George (Bulgarian: Ротонда „Свети Георги“, romanized: Rotonda "Sveti Georgi") is a Late Antique red brick rotunda in Sofia, Bulgaria. Built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, it became a church inside the walls of Serdica, capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire. [1] .
SERDICA ANCIENT CULTURAL AND COMMUNICATIVE COMPLEX
WEBAncient cultural and communication complex “Serdica” combines areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, situated underneath Nezavisimost Square, integrates the unearthed archaeological remains into a site for cultural events.
Ancient Serdica Complex | Sofia, Bulgaria - Lonely Planet
WEBThis remarkable, partly covered excavation site, situated just above the Serdika metro station, displays the remains of the Roman city, Serdica, that once occupied this area. The remains were unearthed from 2010 to 2012 during construction of the metro.
Sofia, Bulgaria: An Ancient City That Wears Its History Well
WEBApr 30, 2006 · A short walk from the marketplace is the Byzantine Church of St. George, which sits atop the ruins of the Roman settlement here. Nearby is the Banya Bashi Mosque, built by the Ottomans in the...