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Niš

Mediana

Remains of a Roman imperial villa on the edge of the city.

Roman Mediana site in Niš

Quick answer

Mediana is a late Roman residence on the eastern edge of Niš, from the time of Constantine the Great, who was born in the city. Excavations have revealed a villa with a peristyle, baths, a granary and a water tower.

Quick facts

Type
Archaeological site
Where
Niš
Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Paid entry
Opening hours
Tue–Fri 9:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–15:00, closed Mon
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • The remains of the villa and its peristyle
  • The Roman baths and water tower
  • The link to Constantine, born in ancient Naissus

Map

Map of the area around Mediana

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Getting there

It is in the eastern suburbs on the road to Niška Banja. A taxi or city bus takes about 15 minutes.

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Sources

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Photo credits

Photos without a credit below are from Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License. Wikimedia Commons: Pudelek (Marcin Szala) (CC BY-SA 3.0 rs), Nikolina Šepić (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ванилица (CC BY-SA 4.0).