RIMSKA CESTA CIMERPLAC - KAMEŠNICA (SREDNJOVJEKOVNA VIA MAGNA)
ROMAN ROAD CIMERPLAC-KAMESNICA (MEDIEVAL VIA MAGNA)

Summary/Abstract: The paper shows a stone road through the Kalnik Mountains that connects the Bednja river valley and the southern side Kalnik mountains. Its characteristics correspond to Roman construction in the time after the Roman conquest Illyricum. Previous works dealing with Roman road construction in northwestern Croatia and the technical characteristics of Roman roads. Some solutions have been proposed open questions about the routes of the Roman roads, primarily towards Sisak and about the stations in the known late antique itineraries. The reasons why the described path would correspond to the medieval one are given Via magna. The route of the road is described in detail and the visibility of the Roman parts of the road is indicated distances, from its beginning to its descent into the Kalnik’s lowland. Technical ones are compared road characteristics with previous knowledge about Roman roads. Maps and photos complete it display.

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