Sofia

  • Sofia is a cathedral city and capital of Bulgaria located on the river Iskar.
  • After 27 BCE it became the Roman city of Serdica in the Province of Thracia.

History

  • Two Roman Emperors were born in Serdica:
  • Edict of Serdica (30 April 311 CE)
    • Galerius enforced the Diocletianic Persecution (303-313 CE), oppressing the Christians until just before he died, when he issued an Edict of Toleration at Serdica on 30 April 311 CE ending the Persecution.

Roman Sites

  • Sofia Ancient Serdica Archeological Complex
    • Located at ul. “Serdika” 5, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, in two Zones:
    • The Buildings of Roma Serdica have been excavated and put on display in the centre of Sofia.
      • Largo Area (under domes)
        • Roman Road
        • Lapidarium
        • Large Residential Building (Insula)
      • Knyaginya Maria Luiza Boulevard (below ground)
        • Several Insulae
        • Two Early Christian Basilicas
        • Baths
        • 5 Residential Buildings

Museums

  • National Archeological Museum
    • Located at Pl. Atanas Burov, Sofia.
    • The Treasury and the Main Hall of the museum hold Artefacts from the Greco-Roman period.

Roman Roads

 

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