Villa urbana of Longuich, Roman archaeological site in Longuich, Germany
The Villa Urbana of Longuich is a Roman country estate in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, whose remains are open to visitors. The complex includes a residential wing, bathing facilities, and several rooms arranged around a colonnaded courtyard.
The complex was built toward the end of the 2nd century CE along a trade route on the Moselle. It remained in use for several centuries before eventually being abandoned.
The site takes its name from the nearby village of Longuich, which sits along the Moselle River. Visitors can walk through the exposed foundations and the reconstructed left wing, where the layout of the rooms gives a direct sense of how Roman domestic life was organized in the countryside.
The site is accessible on foot, and the reconstructed left wing with the baths can be visited. Sturdy shoes are a good idea since the ground can be uneven, and there is little shade across the open areas.
Excavations in 1984 uncovered the remains of a young girl in a stone sarcophagus, along with burial items dating to the 4th century. This find shows the estate was used as a burial place long after it had stopped functioning as a home.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
