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Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa

Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa was a Roman city founded after the conquest of Dacia and became the province’s administrative centre. Its ordered streets, forum, temples and amphitheatre reveal the layout of a planned colonial city.

Archaeological remains of the forum at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa.
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The place

What makes it special

  • The forum and amphitheatre offer a starting point for understanding the city.
  • Organised streets and public buildings, including temples.
  • The museum associated with the site provides material context.
Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
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Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
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Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa

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Circular stone sanctuary in the forest at Sarmizegetusa Regia.

Sarmizegetusa Regia and Ulpia Traiana: Two Eras of Dacia

Two sites with similar names, two capitals from different eras and one practical decision: visit them without confusing a Roman city with the mountain stronghold of the Dacian kingdom.

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Profile updated: 11/10/2026