Römische Straßenstation, archaeological site in Friesenheim, Germany
The Römische Straßenstation in Friesenheim is an archaeological site in Baden-Württemberg showing the remains of an ancient rest stop for travelers. Here you can see building foundations, wells, stone pathways, and a small temple dedicated to the Roman goddess Diana.
The station functioned from the second century until the third century AD as a rest stop on the Roman road connecting Basel to Heidelberg. Excavations between 1973 and 1977 uncovered pottery, tools, and a silver coin bearing the image of a Roman empress.
The site served as a meeting point for travelers on a major trade route between distant cities. A temple dedicated to Diana suggests that religious practices blended local and Roman traditions at this crossroads.
The site is open at all hours and free to explore, with information boards explaining the history. Visitors can walk around freely and view the outdoor ruins without any entry requirements or time restrictions.
The site was discovered by chance in 1970 when observers spotted Roman bricks in a plowed field from a passing train. This unexpected find prompted systematic excavations that revealed centuries of hidden history.
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