Limes Museum and its collection

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The Limesmuseum Aalen is an archaeological museum that is operated by the city of Aalen. It is also a branch museum of the Archaeological State Museum of Baden-Württemberg and serves as one of the information centers for the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes". The museum is located on the site of the largest Roman cavalry fort north of the Alps, providing a unique insight into the history and culture of the region.

Exhibition on the Ground Floor

The exhibition on the ground floor of the Limesmuseum Aalen focuses on Roman activities in southwestern Germany during the 2nd century AD, particularly the Aalen fort. Visitors can view restored finds from the former fort and the associated vicus. The exhibits include household items, jewelry, ceramic and metal objects, as well as numerous weapons from Roman and Alamannic times.

Outdoor Area of the Limesmuseum Aalen

The outdoor area of the Limesmuseum Aalen is an archaeological park located on the secured middle part of the former fort, known as the Latera praetorii. A signposted circular path leads visitors to the exposed, partially reconstructed remains of the former staff building (Principia) and to a model section of a former barracks. The partial reconstruction of the barracks was created in the late summer of 2005 at the location where two economic buildings were located in antiquity, which were archaeologically investigated in 2004.

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FRMusée du Limes d'Aalen
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DELimesmuseum Aalen

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Limes Museum
Sankt-Johann-Straße 5
73430 Aalen

Visitor information Limes Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 16€4.00
Adults€6.00
Disabled€4.00
Family card€13.50
Seniors€4.00
Students€4.00

Group ( from 15 people): 4 EUR per person
Student group: 2 EUR per student

Facilities

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Location & Map

Sankt-Johann-Straße 5, Aalen

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Limes Museum Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Limes Museum in Aalen, Germany offers visitors an insight into the Roman frontier history of the region. Located near the largest Roman cavalry fort north of the Alps, the museum showcases artifacts and information about the Limes, the ancient Roman border fortification system. Visitors appreciate the well-preserved ruins and the museum's efforts to bring Roman history to life through interactive displays and reconstructions. The outdoor archaeological park allows for a hands-on experience of Roman military life. While some reviewers mention that the exhibits could benefit from more English translations, many find the museum informative and enjoyable for both adults and children. The museum's location on a hilltop provides nice views of the surrounding area. However, some visitors note that the museum might be more appealing to those with a specific interest in Roman history. Overall, the Limes Museum offers a solid educational experience about an important aspect of German and Roman history.

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