Pfünz Roman Fort

Walting, Germany

Pfünz Roman Fort, Castra Vetoniana, was a Roman cohort camp near Pfünz, a village in the municipality of Walting. It was built in about 90 AD on a 42-metre-high Jurassic hillspur between the valley of the Altmühl and that of the Pfünzer Bach stream. it is a component of the Rhaetian Limes which was elevated in 2005 to the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Of historical importance are the remains of the double V-shaped ditches hewn out of the rock in front of the position, the one on the western rampart being the best preserved. In 1998, as part of the construction of a high pressure water system, the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection carried out further test excavations. The archaeological record and rich finds from Pfünz, some of which are very rare, are seen as reasons for further studies in the future.

References:

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Address

Bergweg 7, Walting, Germany

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Details

Founded: 90 AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Germany
Historical period: Germanic Tribes (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Eugen Dumitru Lup (7 months ago)
It's just a wall, was not possible to enter.

Asad Khan (2 years ago)
A Scenic Roman fort in the village of walting. It is also declared as UNESCO world heritage

Thorsten Klug (3 years ago)
good

Venu Javarappa (3 years ago)
Exquisitely maintained (and refurbished) Roman Fort. Great spot to take kids and school children. One often sees school buses here. Really good windy roads to get here makes it fun for motor-bikers. Why does it look brand new? Well, because someone had the fabulous idea to make it look like what it was when it was freshly built. And that’s a darn good idea. Instead of looking at yet another ruins, you can easily imagine what life was like for the Roman soldiers stationed here. Great spot for a picnic and a good educational trip. Great views around and especially good for bikers and motorbikes.

alexander nexxuss (3 years ago)
Nice place for walk....historical place....

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