- Tawern
The Romans called roadside stations "Taberna," where one could take a rest. As the name suggests, the place Tawern goes back to such a settlement. Go on a quest for traces.
15 kilometers before Trier, at the foot of Metzenberg, the Roman rest stop "Tabernae" was uncovered in the mid-90s – the origin of the place Tawern. Tabernae was established shortly before the turn of the era along the Roman main road from the Moselle over Metz to Rome. On both sides of a road over 6 meters wide, buildings lined up, mostly oriented with their narrow side facing the road. The lower-lying cellars are the best-preserved remains. A bridge spanned the road between two buildings, giving the settlement an almost urban character. In the Vicus, there was an inn with overnight accommodations. Here, riding and draft animals were kept for exchange. Craftsmen repaired items that had been damaged on the way. Merchants offered everything that travelers and their animals needed for the long journey. Sacrificial offerings and souvenirs were also available here. The traces of habitation date from the early 1st century to the end of the 4th century.
An authentic model of the Roman roadside settlement in a scale of 1:75 is set up in a pavilion. Above all, in the middle of the forest, the large reconstructed temple complex of Tawern looms.
A station on the Roads of the Romans.
Experience the past anew
Create your own image of the past: With the free ARGO app, you can view the Vicus on site in its original size and in 360° presentation through augmented reality. Download the free ARGO app (www.ar-route.de).
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