Weißenburg Roman Fort

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Weißenburg Roman Fort, Roman military fort in Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany

The Weißenburg Roman Fort features a reconstructed north gate called Porta decumana and contains remnants of thermal baths and military structures.

The fort Biriciana operated as a significant cavalry base along the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes, marking the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.

The Roman Museum displays the Weißenburg Treasure and numerous artifacts from daily military life at the fort during the Roman occupation.

Visitors can explore the 560-square-foot archaeological site with informational signs in German, English, and French through maintained walkways.

The site preserves original stone pillars from the granary and a water cistern, demonstrating Roman engineering and architectural methods.

Location: Weißenburg in Bayern

Elevation above the sea: 416 m

Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant

Part of: Raetian Limes

GPS coordinates: 49.03080,10.96250

Latest update: May 13, 2025 11:00

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