Hidden within the rugged yet stunning karst of the Dalmatian Hinterland, perched on the edge of a river canyon, lies the Burnum - Roman Military Camp near Krka river. It is the only Roman amphitheater in Croatia situated in completely untouched nature. Finding affordable accommodation in Kistanje or elsewhere in the Šibenik area offers a perfect opportunity to visit this site, which emerged at the turn of the eras as a strategic stronghold for the Roman army, housing famous legions such as the Legio XI Claudia Pia Fidelis. Today, visitors are greeted by the monumental arches of the former principium, the camp s command building, which stand in the middle of a field defying time like stone giants. A walk through the Burnum - Roman Military Camp near Krka river offers a unique chance to imagine the lives of Roman legionaries resting after drills or preparing for battle. The centerpiece of the site is the Roman amphitheater, where the spirit of the past can still be felt, and which once could accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. Special value is added by the archaeological finds exhibited in the nearby center in Puljane, where original swords, jewelry, and everyday items bear witness to how the Roman Empire brought a breath of urban luxury deep into the heart of the Dalmatian karst.
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