A MUST SEE if you come to the Lower Rhine.I did not visit the APX, but I live here and work in the park and the museum. It gives a fantastic impression, of the size of the town.However I wish they would dig up and display more, especially some of the poorer housing.

the amount of ruins that can be visited across Europe, Rome's leftovers Maps / Roman Ruins of Xanten. Duisberg.

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However, the highlight surely is the museum, which is inside a glass and metal building. Founded over 2000 years ago, Xanten (Castra Vetera, Colonia Ulpia Traiana or Tricensimaein Latin ; pop. In the 1st century after Christ, the biggest known legionary base of antiquity was established here. Ask your travel questions on the Germany Travel Forum. The area of the park was first garrisoned by Roman legions in around 13 BC and soon flourished. Netherlands. The ruins of the Colonia Ulpia Traiana, which had been used as a quarry since the Roman settlement was given up, aroused the interest of archaeologists, and excavations were carried out between 1819 and 1844. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

There is a glass-and-steel museum, built over the remains of the Roman bathhouse. Most foreigners who are visiting North Rhine Westfalia don't even know that there are some really old historic places.

Within the perimeter only a... Zoom. In the last decade of the 19th century, the town experienced a rise in anti-Semitism, which would culminate with the Nazi rule of Germany between 1933 and 1945. There is a healthy amount of reconstructions here but that does not deter from a great experience. The settlement dates back to 15 BC and was destroyed in 70 AD. There is a In the second half of the 8th century, a church was built on the assumed burial place of Viktor in the old Roman cemetery, and called Sanctos super Rhenum ("Saint upon Rhine"). Great Place.
This is one of them and shows original stuff, built by the Romans some thousand years ago.

The indoor museum contains many fascinating artifacts and presentations on the history of Rome, the Romans and their … Roman Xanten was a significant city with merchants, traders, a large temple, a bathhouse and an arena. In 1096, the Jewish community was massacred by the knights of the First Crusade, on their way to the Holy Land. It's the opposite: I'm in awe Overall an interesting place to visit to get a bit of an understanding of early roman life , many things to see in a large parklike location ,the museum has many levels filled with fascinating artefacts , the opportunity to view the arena and imagine gladiators , to view the bathhouse ,to climb the towers and to imagine what it may have been like to walk the streets , children have the opportunity to play dress ups and be roman soldiers , there is the option to have a guided narrativefor the museum , a great place to spend a few hours. Thank Stacey V .
Great Place. In 1392, Xanten was divided in two parts, the north belonging to the Duke of Cleves, and the south belonging to the Archbishop of Cologne. A new city, named "Tricensimae", was rebuilt, smaller but better fortified and more easy to defend. Amphitheatre was a real highlight. Most foreigners who are visiting North Rhine Westfalia don't even know that there are some really old historic places. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising.

The Franks continued their incursions, eventually taking the city in the early 5th century and settling in the area. The museum is well set up and has plentiful explanations, in German, Dutch, and English language. Pin. The scientists and educators at the park have been working consistently to explore the, Hotels near LVR-Archaologischer Park Xanten.

Xanten is on the road No 57, which follows the Rhine, parallel to the E31 (Cologne-Düsseldorf-Nijmegen) and E35 (Cologne-Düsseldorf-Arnhem) motorways.

all appreciate the Romans' ability to build incredible feats of engineering Standard; Extended; Print size; Object: #5195755.

They destroyed the colonia in 275. The area was settled by various Celto-Germanic tribes since at least 2000 B.C.E.

Impressive roman ruins and reconstructions on original roman town plan. Mostly outside so wrap up if need be.

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