The Glorious Mother of Cities - Sirmium

During this tour we will visit one of the four Roman capitals. In the 3rd century it was proclaimed the capital city of Lower Pannonia. Later it became an important Christian Centre and the Seat of Episcopate of Sirmium. The city had an emperor’s palace, horse racing arena, mint and theatre, as well as public baths, temples, luxury villas, public palaces and many workshops. The only known unexcavated Roman Hippodrome in the world is in Sirmium. A colossal building lies directly under the town centre of the modern Sremska Mitrovica, which is only about 2-4m above the ground line of former Sirmium.

We will visit the Archaeological Site of the Imperial Palace and see the residential quarters of the palace with luxurious interior decoration. Mosaics, pavements, frescoes and architectural ornaments in various kinds of stone, imported from different parts of the Empire are testimonies to its glorious past.

Afterwards we will have a walk through the modern town and admire the combination of ancient and modern towns.

The Republic of Serbia declared this site an Archaeological Site of Exceptional Importance in 1990.

- Services of an English, Spanish or Italian speaking Heritage Interpreter - Transportation in comfortable and air-conditioned car with a professional Driver - All entrance tickets as per itinerary - All expenses related to transportation and organisation of the tour

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.