Gamzigrad

Gamzigrad
Native name
Гамзиград (Serbian)
LocationZaječar, Serbia
Coordinates43°53′57″N 22°11′06″E / 43.89917°N 22.18500°E / 43.89917; 22.18500
Elevation197 m (646.3 ft)
Built298 AD
Official nameGamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv
Designated2007 (31st session)
Reference no.1253
RegionEurope and North America
Official nameГАМЗИГРАД
TypeArchaeological Sites of Exceptional Importance
Designated1983
Reference no.АН 40
Location of Gamzigrad within Serbia

Gamzigrad (Serbian Cyrillic: Гамзиград, pronounced [ɡǎmziɡraːd] ) is an archaeological site, spa resort, and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Serbia, located south of the Danube river, in the city of Zaječar. It is the location of the ancient Roman complex of palaces and temples Felix Romuliana (Serbian: Феликс Ромулијана / Feliks Romulijana), built by Emperor Galerius in Dacia Ripensis. The main area covers 10 acres (40,000 m2).