Castra Vemania, Roman military fort in Isny im Allgäu, Germany
Castra Vemania extends across a strategic position with stone walls and foundations revealing the layout of an ancient Roman military installation.
The fortification functioned as a crucial defense point along the Donau-Iller-Rhein-Limes border system during the late Roman period in southern Germany.
Archaeological excavations at Castra Vemania have uncovered numerous artifacts that demonstrate the daily operations of Roman soldiers stationed at this frontier post.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through marked paths from Isny im Allgäu's town center, with informational panels explaining the fort's features.
The fort's precise geographical position at 47.6982 latitude and 10.0672 longitude marks the northernmost extent of Roman military presence in this region.
Location: Isny im Allgäu
Part of: Donau-Iller-Rhein-Limes
GPS coordinates: 47.69820,10.06720
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:52
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