The Ancient Roman Serdica City Tour and the Nekropolis
Sofia is a city with an ancient history: one of the three most ancient cities in Europe. The city was part of the Roman Empire, part of the Bulgarian Empire, part of East Roman Empire. After 14 c. the city was part of the Ottoman Empire . Sofia became the new capital of Bulgaria in 1879. (After the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire). In that city Bulgarians, Turks, Jews and other lived together for hundreds of years. The center of Sofia, where the two main streets of ancient Serdika "Cardo Maximus" and "Decumanus Maximus" are crossing, is part of the Historical and Archeological Reserve "Serdika - Sredets". The town of Serdika or Serdnopolis was founded 2,000 years BC by the Thracian tribe Serdi, who settled in the region around the hot mineral springs. In the 1st century AD the town was conquered by the Romans, who appreciated the important and strategic location and the mineral springs.
Options
Walking Tour With Entry Tickets For The Ancient Serdica Complex
What's included in The Ancient Roman Serdica City Tour and the Nekropolis
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saint Sofia Church
This is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops.
The Rotunda Church of St George
This 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
Travelers will see the Roman Empire's heritage- 2-6 c.
Inclusions
- Ticket for the Metro
- English guide
- Gratuities
- Tickets for Ancient Complex Serdica
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour includes the travel time from place to place
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- A guide with blue hat and a blue jacket or t-shirt will be waiting for you
End Points
- The tour will ends close to bus stations and a subway .
