Xanten

The town extends across a landscape marked by the Rhine River, combining medieval architecture with restored Roman structures near the Dutch border.

The settlement evolved from a Roman military camp established in 13 BC to Colonia Ulpia Traiana, a settlement for former legionaries in 110 AD.

The St Victor Cathedral, constructed between 1263 and 1544, represents advanced Gothic architecture and maintains a collection of medieval religious artifacts.

The Archaeological Park opens daily from 9 AM to 6 PM between March and October, featuring reconstructed Roman buildings across an extensive outdoor museum.

The Roman Museum displays a preserved ancient ship suspended 12 meters high, presenting maritime engineering techniques from the Roman period.

Location: Wesel

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Website: https://xanten.de

GPS coordinates: 51.66222,6.45389

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42