Roman Villa Nennig

Perl, Germany

The Romans are still very much present in the Saarland nowadays. In the Roman Villa Nennig you can be part of something very special and see a multimedia show about the original Roman villa complex and the Roman mosaic in Nennig.

The Roman mosaic in Nennig is one of the most beautiful and largest examples of Roman mosaic art of the 2nd and 3rd century. North of the Alps, this mosaic is one of the very few that remained at their original site. A local farmer discovered it in 1852 by accident. The mosaic originally formed the centre of a Roman grand villa. Seven picture fields display scenes from an amphitheatre, a colourful, yet gruel scenario.

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Römerstraße 11, Perl, Germany
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Founded: 2nd century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Germany
Historical period: Germanic Tribes (Germany)

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www.visitsaarland.co.uk

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Kelly L (3 years ago)
Pleasantly surprised. If you find yourself in the area definitely worth a stop. The Nennig ranks among the oldest museums for archeological finds in Germany. Brochures are in English and provide ample information about the mosaics. Museum will also run a video in English upon request. It supplies plenty of information on the history and purpose of the villa.
Paul Sanders (4 years ago)
Definitely worth the detour. But don't expect to spend more than half an hour here, if you are a non-expert.
TimeTravelRome (4 years ago)
The Villa was discovered in 1852 by a peasant working on his land. The mosaic was restored in 1960 – it was dated then to the 3rd century AD. The ruins of the villa are noted for their exceptional mosaics, which have survived in remarkably good condition. They are considered as one of the most important of its kind north of Alps and they include vivid depictions of hunting and of gladiators fighting. TIMETRAVELROME
Wouter (6 years ago)
Very nice mosaic, did not expect much and found myself impressed with this detailed and well preserved piece of ancient history.
Andreas Braun (6 years ago)
Small, but very impressive mosaic. Nice detour if you are in the area.
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