Castra of Würzberg

The Castra of Würzberg is a Roman military fortification built with defensive walls, guard towers, and soldier quarters arranged in an organized layout. The site follows a rectangular plan with four entrance gates and demonstrates how Roman engineers designed their military installations.

The fortification was built in the first century and served as part of the Neckar-Odenwald-Limes, which marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. This frontier post played a key role in controlling the empire's territory against incursions from outside groups.

The recovered objects here tell stories about how Roman soldiers lived and worked at this frontier post. These finds show what daily routines and meals looked like for the troops stationed in this remote location.

You can reach the archaeological site by following marked hiking trails that connect several Roman fortifications along the Limes route. Wear sturdy shoes and prepare for uneven ground, as walking across the site on foot gives you a better sense of its scale and layout.

The fort kept its original rectangular shape with four entrance gates, showing how standardized Roman military designs were across the empire. This carefully planned layout allowed soldiers to move quickly and defend the grounds in an organized way.

Location: Würzberg

Part of: Neckar-Odenwald-Limes

GPS coordinates: 49.63450,9.07550

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21