Andautonia Archaeological Site

Andautonia is an ancient Roman settlement located near the modern village of Ščitarjevo in the City of Zagreb administrative area. It was an inhabited urban centre during the Roman era and is known primarily for its archaeological remains.

The site contains visible foundation walls, sections of paved street plan and fragments of mosaic flooring uncovered by excavations; these are the primary points of interest for visitors. Small finds and funerary remains have been recovered from surrounding cemetery areas and are displayed in local and regional collections.

Roman builders established and developed the town during the early imperial period; it retained occupation through the later Roman era before declining in the early medieval period. Excavations and documentation have taken place intermittently since the 19th and 20th centuries.

Geographically it lies on the lowlands southeast of Zagreb in the Sava river basin, adjacent to agricultural land and modern road links to the Croatian capital.

• Period: Archaeological remains mainly date to the Roman period, roughly the 1st to 5th centuries AD.
• Location note: Located near the modern village of Ščitarjevo, around 15 km southeast of central Zagreb.

What to See#

• Settlement ruins: The main settlement area preserves foundations, street traces and mosaic fragments from Roman-period houses and public buildings.
• Necropolis and finds: Burial areas and isolated grave goods have been found around the site and many artefacts are kept in regional museums.

Andautonia’s remains lie within short driving distance of Zagreb city center. Visitors can reach the area by car via local roads; regional bus routes serve towns on the outskirts where the site fragments are located. Check local cultural heritage offices in Zagreb for precise directions and any guided-tour opportunities.

• Bring sturdy footwear for the slight unevenness between modern streets and the archaeological remnants.
• Visit the local museum and library in Zagreb for deeper context - many finds are catalogued in Croatian institutions.
• Weekday visits to the site are quieter; weekends can attract school groups.