Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
The ruins of the capital of the Roman province of Dacia, with an amphitheatre, forum and temples. An archaeological museum is on site.
Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa was founded by Emperor Trajan after he conquered Dacia in AD 106, and it served as the capital of the Roman province of Dacia. The open site features an oval amphitheatre, the city forum, the governor's palace, several temples and foundations of the city walls. The archaeological museum across the road displays inscriptions, statues and mosaics. It lies in Sarmizegetusa village, about 16 km west of Hațeg, close to Densuș Church, so the two can be combined into a one-day Hațeg itinerary. It is closed on Mondays, and a visit takes about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Densuș Church
- Colț Fortress
- Prislop Monastery
- Retezat National Park
- Cinciș Lake
- Hațeg UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sântămăria-Orlea Church
- Hațeg-Slivuț Bison Reserve