Roman Limes Fort, Welzheim, Germany

The history of Welzheim reaches back to the time of the Roman Empire. Around the year 160 AD the Romans founded a colony and two forts there; linguists reconstructed their Latin name as (Castra) Valentia on the base of the town's medieval name Wallenzin first mentioned in 1181. In 1980, for the 800th anniversary of the founding of the city, the eastern part (Ostkastell) of the ruins was reconstructed, and in 1993 an archeological park was founded on the site. It contains replicas of Roman stone monuments and explanatory plaques about Roman Welzheim. The western part of the fort was built over through the years.

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Zach Pickard (7 months ago)
Cool place

Bob X (3 years ago)
The rebuilt replica of the gate is cool. Not much on this site other than a few stones with latin inscriptions.

Matthias Kretschmer (3 years ago)
Nice to see a rebuilt portion in 3D. Avoid going there if there is a strong breeze from the east since a waste water management facility is right next to it.

Peter Fahren (4 years ago)
Quite interesting to understand the Roman Limes frontier fortifications. Main gate was reconstructed, some original statues. Summary of explanations in English.

Hans Alvarez (8 years ago)
The place is small but really nice and well preserved. There is a parking lot and the entrance is free.

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