Reconstructed Roman harbour temple

The reconstructed harbor temple sits within the Archaeological Park Xanten and shows how a Roman religious building was constructed with classical features such as columns, foundations, and an organized interior space. The structure reveals the Romans' building skills and what they expected from religious buildings in their provinces.

This temple was built in the first century CE and served as a religious center for the Roman settlement that grew at this strategic location along the Rhine. It was part of life in one of the empire's major garrison towns along the Germanic frontier.

This temple was a place of worship for the people living in Xanten and shows how Romans honored their gods in this border city of the empire. Visitors can see today how such sacred spaces fit into the daily rhythm of a Roman town.

This temple is located in a well-planned Archaeological Park where visitors can explore the ruins on foot, and signage helps guide the way. It is worthwhile to arrive with enough time, as the reconstructed buildings and their floor plans offer room for exploring and lingering.

The reconstruction is based on the original foundation measurements and uses building methods that match Roman times, showing an accurate picture of provincial construction techniques. This gives visitors an authentic sense of how Romans actually built, not just what architectural theories looked like.

Location: Xanten

GPS coordinates: 51.66933,6.44631

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05