ANCIENT SERDIKA ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED

The ancient Serdika Complex in the centre of Sofia was opened on 20th of April after 6 years of hard work of about 100 archaeologists and five architects. Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, ministers, MPs, diplomats and hundreds of guests attended the opening ceremony.

Serdika was the favourate city of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (272-337). He used to say: “Serdika is my Rome!” Serdka was the place, where the decision for moving the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire to Constantinople was made and Constantine ruled from the city until the construction was completed.

A major attraction in the complex is the Decumanus Maximus - the main street in the ancient city. Serdika includes two streets from the Roman period, remains from a residence and residential buildings. Some of the finds were partially restored during the restoration.

The space under the level of Maria Luiza boulevard is a museum, where visitors can see one of the most attractive archaeological finds - the mosaic. Under the glass dome which covers the Largo, there is a place with a stage, shop s and recreation areas. The idea is the ancient complex to become a new centre for culture.