Justiniana Prima

#23 among destinations in Serbia

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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Justiniana Prima was a Byzantine city that existed from 535 to 615, and currently an archaeological site, known as or Caričin Grad, near modern Lebane in southern Serbia. It was founded by Emperor Justinian I and served as the metropolitan seat of the Archbishopric of Justiniana Prima, that had jurisdiction over the provinces of the Diocese of Dacia. ()

Local name: Царичин град Demolished: 615Coordinates: 42°57'8"N, 21°40'13"E

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JablaničkiSerbia

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Justiniana Prima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lebane.

4 miSE
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Lebane
103 min walk • Lebane is a town and municipality located in Jablanica District of southern Serbia. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 10,062 inhabitants, while the municipality has 20,000 inhabitants.