Lower German Limes, Roman frontier archaeological site along the Rhine River, Germany and Netherlands.
The Lower German Limes extends 400 kilometers from Katwijk on the North Sea to Bad Breisig, following the ancient course of the Rhine River.
From 19 BC, Emperor Augustus stationed legions on the Rhine's left bank, establishing military camps and forts to protect the Roman Empire's northern border.
The preserved underground remains include military structures, roads, settlements, harbors, and everyday objects that document the interactions between Romans and Germanic tribes.
Visitors can explore reconstructed buildings and artifacts at Archaeological Park Xanten, featuring a city wall, amphitheater, and Roman hostel with educational exhibitions.
The Rhine's role as a natural barrier meant this section of Roman frontier required no additional linear fortifications, unlike other sections of the Empire's borders.
Location: Germania Inferior
Part of: Limes Germanicus
GPS coordinates: 51.66233,6.45498
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:44
Colonia Ulpia Traiana
596 m
LVR-Archäologischer Park Xanten
1.1 km
St. Viktor
177 m
Freizeitzentrum Xanten
2.8 km
Amphitheatre of Xanten
588 m
Kriemhildmühle
337 m
Xantener Knabe
1.4 km
Reconstructed Roman harbour temple (APX)
983 m
Fürstenberg
1.8 km
Siegfriedmühle
949 m
Karthaus Xanten
80 m
Saint Viktor of Xanten Church
3.3 km
Kloster Fürstenberg
1.7 km
Xanten Chapter Museum
164 m
Haus Fürstenberg
2 km
Rheinaue Bislich-Vahnum
2.4 km
Strandbad
2.8 km
Abbey library of Xanten
77 m
Thermae in Xanten
1.1 km
Matronentempel Xanten
754 m
Saint Willibrord Church
3.2 km
Evangelische Kirche Xanten
168 m
Haus Erprath (Xanten)
1.1 km
Museum Bislich
3 km
Fürstenberg
1.8 km
Saint Pantaleon Church (Lüttingen)
1.2 km
St.-Viktor-Statue
134 m
Hees
2.7 kmReviews
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