This monument in Cividale del Friuli reminds us of Julius Caesar, who founded the city in 50 BC. Its founding name was Forum Iulli. The name of the area of modern Friuli originates from this ancient city name. [German]
Category: Roman Empire
Reenactment in Carnuntum
The Carnuntum Archeology Park hosts reenactment festivals with shows about Roman military routines and civic customs several times yearly. Numerous friend societies of Roman history provide visitors with broad information and even Roman food.
Roman Tombstone in Wels
During the Roman era, the city of Wels was known as Ovilava and served as the capital of the province Noricum Ripense. Ancient remains are still visible in the cityscape. For example, this tombstone is part of a building in the town centre.
Roman fort Divitia in Cologne
In the city of Cologne (Köln), you still see remains of a former Roman fort. During ancient times, the castrum Divitia guarded a bridge crossing the Rhine. Today, the ruins are part of the World Heritage Site “The Lower German Limes”.
Roman fort Biriciana
The Roman fort Biriciana, nowadays known as Kastell Weissenburg, was occupied by cavalry units during ancient times. The photo shows the reconstructed north gate (Porta decumana) of the fort area. In Roman times, this gate led to the Limes. [German]
Carnuntinum Roman Museum
At first glance, the Carnuntinum Roman Museum in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg looks like a villa rustica. In fact, it was only opened in 1904. It houses artefacts from the Roman town of Carnuntum and is regarded as the biggest Roman museum in Austria. [German]
Museum Auxiliarkastell
The Museum Auxiliarkastell (Auxiliary Fort Museum) in Petronell-Carnuntum is dedicated to the history of an equestrian fort next to the provincial capital of Carnuntum. It also displays the remains of two Roman water conduits that cross right there. [German]
Heidentor in Carnuntum
The Heidentor in Petronell-Carnuntum forms an iconic remain from the Roman Empire on the grounds of today’s Austria. Its purpose was uncertain for a long time. Local people call the structure Heidentor, meaning Heathen’s Gate or Pagan’s Gate. [German]
Ancient forum in Kempten
This model represents the ancient forum of Cambodunum. This Roman city stood on the grounds of today’s Kempten. In the Archäologiepark Cambodunum (APC), you will find reconstructed temples of the former Roman settlement.
Capitoline Wolf in Maria Saal
I only wanted to photograph the Roman stone with the “mail coach” in Maria Saal. But then I came across this intriguing relief stone in the entrance area of the Maria Saal Cathedral. It represented the Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus.
Römerturm in Cologne
The Römerturm in Cologne is a watchtower dating back to the era of the Roman Empire. At this time, the town’s name was Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. A total of 19 towers protected the settlement. [German]
Roman walls in Ljubljana
The ancient Roman name of Ljubljana was Emona. Today one can still see some Roman elements in the city. E.g. this redesign of a part of the Roman town walls created by architect Jože Plečnik. The reconstruction of the walls is not really authentic but works as remarkable monument to the former presence of the Romans.