The remains of the roman town can be visited
Ancient BuildingAlba Iulia
Castrum Apulensis
The Castrum Apulensis, a significant Roman fortification, is located in Alba Iulia, Romania. It bears witness to the deeply rooted Roman history of the region and once served as an important administrative center.
History+
Before the Roman conquest in 107 AD, the area of present-day Alba Iulia was part of the Dacian Empire. After occupying Dacia, the Romans established the Castrum Apulensis here to control the nearby Dacian centers. Under the name Apulum, the settlement developed over the next 160 years into a central administrative unit for the gold and silver mines in the Transylvanian Ore Mountains and functioned as an important port for the Roman province of Dacia. Archaeological finds in Lumea Nouă confirm that the settlement of the site began as early as the Neolithic period. During the Imperial Crisis of the 3rd century, the Romans withdrew from Apulum in 271 AD.
Location+
The Castrum Apulensis is situated in Alba Iulia, in the Alba district, in the Centru region of Romania, at an elevation of approximately 242 meters above sea level.
On site+
Visitors can explore the remains of the Roman city today and gain insight into the ancient past of the region.
Nearby+
- Alba Carolina Citadel (Fortress), approx. 0.4 km away
- Aiud Fortified Church (Sacred building), approx. 29.3 km away
- Salbek Castle (Castle), approx. 91.4 km away
- Săvârșin Castle (Castle), approx. 103.6 km away
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