Municipality of Ćuprija: Roman Traces and Culture

Horreum Margi is located in the center of Ćuprija, between the Ravanica and Morava rivers. The site preserves the remains of a fortified Roman town from the 4th and 5th centuries and was protected as a cultural asset and archaeological site in 1990. Corridor 10, which connects Eastern and Western Europe, crosses the territory of the Municipality of Ćuprija.

Horreum Margi brings Ćuprija’s Roman past to life through the remains of a fortified town. A report dated September 2, 2026, described parts of the northeastern tower and the ancient walls as visible from all sides; visibility may change during conservation work. A 2022 article says that the museum in Ćuprija provides information about the excavations at Horreum Margi. This allows you to consider the site and its archaeological study as two different ways of engaging with Roman history.

The nearby Ravanica Monastery was built between 1376 and 1381, was endowed by Prince Lazar, and is stylistically classified as belonging to the so-called Morava school of Byzantine architecture. Its construction period, patron, and architectural classification offer different historical perspectives on the same monastery. The Battle of Ivankovac also took place near Ćuprija: from August 18 to 20, 1805, Karađorđe’s rebels won their first victory there over the regular army of the Ottoman Empire.

In Ćuprija, Matićevi Dani promotes young literary authors and commemorates the work of Dušan Matić. The cultural event takes place in early September in honor of the writer and academic. Dušan Matić’s bequest has already been visited by numerous interested residents, guests, writers, artists, and students. Another cultural highlight is the School for Musical Talents, founded in 1973: it trains musically gifted children to become professional musicians through an intensive ten-year program.

The 1,000-meter cross-country course on the left bank of the Velika Morava offers suitable conditions for training and holding national and international cross-country races. Another focus is Mućava, the artificial reservoir northeast of Ćuprija, which is suitable for fishing. This means running training and competitions take center stage at one location, and fishing at another. Ćuprija traditionally holds a road race every year on October 13.

The regional transport link is Corridor 10, which connects Eastern and Western Europe and crosses the municipal territory. The points of interest are located in different areas: Horreum Margi in the center of Ćuprija, Ravanica and Ivankovac in the surrounding area, and Mućava northeast of the city.

Discover more destinations: Izvor, Strmosten, Despotovac, Dobroselica, Jagodina, Dvorište, Svilajnac and Paraćin.

Where is Horreum Margi located?

The archaeological site is located in the center of Ćuprija, between the Ravanica and Morava rivers.

What is known about Ravanica Monastery?

It was built between 1376 and 1381, was endowed by Prince Lazar, and belongs stylistically to the Morava school of Byzantine architecture.

What is Mućava suitable for?

The artificial reservoir northeast of Ćuprija is suitable for fishing.

When is the road race in Ćuprija held?

Traditionally, it is held every year on October 13.

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