Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius

Overview

The Late Roman fortified palace compound and memorial complex of Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius, in the east of Serbia, was commissioned by Emperor Caius Valerius Galerius Maximianus, in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. It was known as Felix Romuliana, named after the emperor’s mother. The site consists of fortifications, the palace in the north-western part of the complex, basilicas, temples, hot baths, memorial complex, and a tetrapylon. The group of buildings is also unique in its intertwining of ceremonial and memorial functions.

Selection Criteria

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Components(1 location)

• •Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius1253

Details

Countries

Serbia

ISO Codes

RS

Area

179.217 ha

Coordinates

43.8993, 22.1861