Roman sights

Roman sights
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Roman life in the Bitburger Land

Bitburg is exactly one day's march from Augusta Treverorum, today's Trier. The Romans already appreciated the beauty of this stretch of countryside when they laid the foundations for today's settlement 2,000 years ago with the "vicus beda". The former street village quickly developed into a flourishing place until it was destroyed by the Germanic tribes in 275 AD. Due to the strategic importance of the location, the Romans built a fortified castle with walls, towers and gates on the same site around 340 AD. Traces of the Romans can still be found in Bitburger Land today, for example in the Roman Villa Otrang near Fliessem or on a walk along the former town wall on the archaeological trail in Bitburg.

You can find information on other Roman sights on the "Streets of the Romans".

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Villa Otrang außen(c)TIBitMeS — Copyright: Tourist-Information Bitburger Land

1:00 h Easy

Explore the relics of the once magnificent Roman Villa Otrang with the Actionbound app. A digital scavenger hunt for people aged 12 and over.

Theater Foundation — Copyright: TI Bitburger Land

859 m 0:45 h Easy

Discover the Roman history of Bitburg

A large, modern building with a red roof in front of a green field. The sky is blue with some clouds. — Copyright: ARGO - Augmented Archaeology (Universität Trier)

Augemented reality makes the Roman villa Oberweis visible

A historical cart view on a safe path. Surrounded by green landscape and trees. — Copyright: ARGO - Augmented Archaeology (Universität Trier)

Experience ancient reality on the go with ARGO - Augmented Archaeology.

A stone slab with Latin inscription on a wall. Below, purple lavender plants are blooming. — Copyright: Tourist-Information Bitburger Land

Ancient walls and a virtual Roman world: Using augmented reality and the latest technology, a stroll around the Eifel beer metropolis becomes a journey through time.

A historical building made of red stone with large windows. Surrounded by trees and green grass under a blue sky. — Copyright: TI Bitburger Land

The Bitburg County Museum depicts the history of the region, reminds us of the people who once lived here and presents us with treasures of the past.

A yellow building stands in a green garden with a blue water basin. In the background, trees and a clear sky can be seen. — Copyright: Tourist-Information Bitburger Land

The museum of Speicher offers an insight into the everyday life of our ancestors. The museum’s highlights include the exhibition entitled “Necessity is the Mother of Invention”, which shows how the people of the Eifel converted war materials into everyday objects.

An old stone wall surrounded by trees and grass. The sun is shining on the wall, which is outdoors. — Copyright: TI Bitburger Land

In the community forest of Herforst, the so-called "Arenberg Forest", there are still remains of this wall as a 1 m-high stone wall with original foundations.

A picturesque landscape with several charming buildings. Surrounded by green grass and trees, the scenery offers a tranquil atmosphere. — Copyright: GDKE-Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Thomas Zühmer

This is how luxurious and pleasant country living was for rich Romans. Take a look at the artistic mosaic floor! And then the beautiful view...

Roman life in the Bitburger Land

Roman sights

Actionbound Rallye - Römische Villa Otrang

Archaeological Tour

ARGO - Roman Villa Oberweis

ARGO Roman Road Meckel-Meilbrück

Bitburg archeological trail

Bitburg County Museum

Museum Speicher

Roman long wall

Villa Otrang, relicts of Roman glory