Archaeology
A Roman town by the sea
Walk among the remains of the Liburnian and Roman settlement on Gradina hill, more than 2000 years old.
Free entry 365 days a year
Discover the lost Roman town
on the island of Murter
Stroll among the remains of an ancient town, explore the first archaeological beach in Croatia and experience two thousand years of history to the sound of the sea.
Where to park?
Free parking is available at the entrance to the site.
Duration
A visit takes 2 to 3 hours, depending on your pace.
Children and families
The paths are accessible and safe for families with children.
Tickets
Entry is free all year round, with no charge.
When to visit?
The best time of day to come is in the morning or early evening.
Why visit Colentum
Walk, dive and swim among the walls of the town of mosaics
Two thousand years ago Roman ships moored here. Today you can walk, dive and swim among the walls of the town of mosaics, on the only archaeological beach in Croatia.
Archaeology
Swimming & Education
Archaeological beach
The only archaeological beach in Croatia — swim where Roman ships once moored.
Snorkelling
Underwater research
With a mask and snorkel, dive among the sunken remains of the quays that bear witness to the splendour of the imperial era.
Map of the archaeological park
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Discover the Roman villa, the ancient harbour and the Liburnian walls on the Gradina peninsula
Practical information for visitors
Free entry 365 days a year, with free parking and a seaside path accessible to all
How to get there
An easy footpath leads from the centre of Murter (about a 15-minute walk). By car, follow the signs to Hramina Bay and Gradina cemetery.
15 minutes from the centre of MurterParking
Parking spaces are available at the foot of Gradina hill and close to the archaeological beach and the info point. In the summer months we recommend coming on foot.
Free parking at the foot of the hillTickets and opening hours
Colentum is an open-air museum, open 365 days a year with no admission charge. The most beautiful light for photography and a pleasant walk is early in the morning or at sunset.
Free entry 0–24hAccess and equipment
The main path along the sea is easy to walk and suitable for pushchairs. To explore the stone walls at the top of Gradina, bring comfortable shoes and sun protection, and a mask and fins for the beach.
Comfortable shoes and swimwear
More than two thousand years of history
Discover one of the most important archaeological sites in northern Dalmatia
The island of Murter was inhabited as early as prehistory and the Illyrian period. The Liburnians and Romans who lived on the island left clear traces of their presence. The architectural remains of Roman buildings, harbour structures and mosaics testify to the importance of the island in antiquity.
The Liburnian and Roman town of Colentum is one of the most important archaeological sites in the region. The remains of walls on Gradina hill, along with numerous mosaics, everyday objects, amphorae and the like, bear witness to the past of this Liburnian and Roman town.
Colentum is mentioned in the writings of the Roman encyclopaedist Pliny the Elder and the geographer Ptolemy as a proud maritime centre of the Liburnian coast.
- 11th century BC Liburnian Illyrian settlement
- 1st century BC – 4th century AD Roman Town and Villa Rustica
- 70 Projects
- 50.000 Visitors
- 30 Archaeologists
- 2120 Years of history
What you can experience at Colentum
Experience Colentum through events, workshops and underwater exploration
01Living history
Colentum Night
“The Night of Roman Colentum” was created to popularise the archaeological site of Colentum and bring its historical significance closer to tourists and local residents alike.
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02Education
Workshops
Take part in workshops that raise awareness of the importance of fishing and maritime heritage for restaurateurs, fishermen and fish processors.
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03Underwater world
Underwater snorkelling trail
An underwater archaeological trail with information panels reveals how the sunken Roman piers were built.
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04Walking
Tours
Walk among the remains of the Liburnian and Roman settlement on Gradina hill, more than 2000 years old.
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Spots for the perfect photo
Discover Murter's attractions and capture a view to remember
A tree house on a pine, a monument to volunteering, letters that form words and a bench on a tree trunk — four places you will want to capture.
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Tree house on a pine
At Colentum, on the path above the Roman villa.
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Monument to volunteering
Along the path towards Cape Gradina, behind the wooden swing on the archaeological beach.
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“160 islands, 1 heart”
Raduč hill – through the tunnels to the second artillery battery.
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Wooden bench
East side of Raduč hill, in front of the ruined barracks.
An authentic Adriatic experience
Ready for a journey through
Ready for a journey through
2000 years of history?
Download the Colentum tourist map, plan your trip, pack a towel and set off on an adventure to discover the first archaeological beach in Croatia.
News
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Projects, research and events at Colentum
Attractions
Murter's attractions – Find the spot for the perfect photo
We present the new attractions on the island of Murter and how to reach them. Enjoy!
Cultural Heritage
Contract signed for the construction of the Amphorarium, a centre for culture and heritage interpretation of the island of Murter
The Amphorarium project, the Centre for Culture and Heritage Interpretation of the island of Murter, was presented in Murter, and with the signing of the works contract the project has entered its key phase of implementation.
Projects
The journey through the “Tastes from the Amphora” has ended
After a year of implementation, the Tastes from the Amphora project has come to an end. Its main goal was to contribute to the valorisation of maritime heritage in the area of FLAG Galeb through an innovative approach to popularising and…
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