Boppard Roman Fort

Boppard, Germany

Boppard’s most famous sight is a castrum, a Roman Fort. The military camp of Bodobrica was established here in 360 AD. It is thought to be the best preserved example north of the Alps today. It once had 28 towers, and was a commercial centre as well as a fort. It was 308 × 154 metres and formed a rectangle of 4,7 hectare. The walls were 3 metres thick to the land side and 2,5 metres thick to the Rhine side. With a height of 9 metres and 20 horse-shoe shaped towers to the land side, each 27 metres apart, the wall made a very powerful fortification.

The fort can be wandered around freely and it is in remarkably preserved condition. Many of the finds that have been recovered and excavated from the site can be found in the Boppard museum.

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Kirchgasse 5, Boppard, Germany
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Founded: 360 AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Germany
Historical period: Germanic Tribes (Germany)

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User Reviews

Chris Christiansen (2 years ago)
Small Town, narrow streets and a ton of history. Enjoyed the afternoon meander
Mark Balch (3 years ago)
A Roman ruin giving some idea of life 2,000 years ago. A quick stop if you're passing through on a castle tour. Additional signage and illustration of what the structure may have looked like in it's heyday would complete the experience.
Neville Madon (6 years ago)
Picturesque place, EXTREMELY SCENIC ¹hr 45m drive from Frankfurt.
Mark Sanford (6 years ago)
Makes me feel small on the grand scheme of things
karen stander (7 years ago)
Bought some Eiswein.... This is a picture perfect place. Just love Boppard!!!
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