Roman city Carnuntum

Carnuntum was an important Roman world city on the border of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. Due to its militarily important position for securing the border and its proximity to major trade routes, Carnuntum developed into the capital of the province of Upper Pannonia with a population of around 50,000. Bringing history and basic scientific research to life is the goal of the Roman City of Carnuntum. The Roman Quarter with reconstructed ancient houses, the amphitheaters and the Carnuntinum Museum as the treasure house of Carnuntum bring the ancient world back to life.

You will get a compact overview of the history and life of the Romans in Carnuntum. During the guided tour you will visit the highlights of the reconstructed buildings in the Roman Quarter. The route takes you to the magnificent city palace villa urbana and the impressive Roman thermal baths with continuously operated ancient underfloor heating.

Roman town Carnuntum
Main street 1A
2404 Petronell-Carnuntum
Tel. +43 (0) 2163/3377-0
roemerstadt@carnuntum.at