Ulpiana
A Roman-era Dardanian city founded under Trajan and later rebuilt by Justinian. Its surviving walls, churches and tombs are now archaeological sites.
Ulpiana was founded in the 2nd century AD under Emperor Trajan. It was an important city in the Roman province of Dardania. After an earthquake in 518, Justinian rebuilt it as “Justiniana Secunda”, the “Second Justiniana”. Surviving remains include the North Gate, a rectangular assembly hall, a church with mosaics and a cemetery. There is also a small visitor centre. The site is about 8 kilometres south of Pristina, near Gračanica, so the two can be combined into a half-day trip. Admission is free or low-cost.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gračanica Monastery
- Bill Clinton Statue
- Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa
- National Library of Kosovo
- Church of Christ the Saviour
- Heroinat Memorial
- Newborn Monument
- Mother Teresa Boulevard