Carnuntum

Carnuntum is an archaeological site with Roman houses, an amphitheater, and military structures along the southern bank of the Danube. The site shows both reconstructed buildings and exposed wall remains of an ancient city.

Roman soldiers built a military camp here around 50 AD, which later grew into a larger settlement. The city became a provincial capital in the 2nd century and lost its importance after several invasions in the 4th and 5th centuries.

The Museum Carnuntinum contains 2.8 million Roman artifacts, including 100,000 coins and 2,000 petroglyphs, documenting life between the first and fifth centuries.

The route leads through several separate areas, including an open-air museum with reconstructed houses and a bath complex. The grounds are large, so sturdy footwear and sun protection are advisable in good weather.

Archaeologists discovered a gladiator school outside the city walls in 2011 using ground radar, without digging. The facility had a small training courtyard in the center, surrounded by cells for the fighters.

Location: Lower Austria

Elevation above the sea: 170 m

Part of: Pannonian Limes

Website: https://carnuntum.at

GPS coordinates: 48.11333,16.86139

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22