Fectio

Fectio is an excavated Roman fortress in Bunnik that contains the remains of walls, roads, and storage buildings from the period of Roman occupation. The site reveals the layout of a military installation and adjacent civilian structures along the Rhine frontier.

The installation was built in the first century AD as a fortification and served as a crucial defensive position along the Lower German Limes of the Roman Empire. It remained an important control point for several centuries as Roman power in the region shifted and changed.

The artifacts found here show how Roman soldiers and local inhabitants lived together and traded with each other. Pottery, tools, and inscriptions tell stories of this exchange in the northern frontier region.

The site is located near modern Bunnik and offers easy access for visitors exploring the area. Marked pathways guide you through the excavation zones where you can see the remains of both military and civilian structures on the ground.

This site ranks among the most intact Roman fortification systems in the Netherlands and has earned recognition as both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national monument. This dual designation highlights its value for understanding how Rome defended its northern frontier.

Location: Germania Inferior

Location: Bunnik

Part of: Lower German Limes, Frontiers of the Roman Empire — The Lower German Limes (Netherlands)

GPS coordinates: 52.05611,5.16556

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01