Admission Pass to The Roman Quarter, the Museum Carnuntinum and the Ampitheatre
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Petronell-Carnuntum
Step back in time and explore the Roman Quarter, Museum Carnuntinum, and the Ampitheatre. Immerse yourself in ancient history and discover the culture and treasures of the Roman Empire.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Roman City Carnuntum - The Roman Quarter can be described without exaggeration as the showpiece of the Roman city of Carnuntum. Meanwhile, four fully functional houses, the large visitor center, the restaurant “Forum Culinarium”, a large children’s playground and a huge outdoor area with trees and meadows take the visitor on a unique journey into the ancient Roman world, where everyday life can be forgotten for a few hours.
There is a lot to see, the fully functional bathhouse, the “Roman Therme”, a stately city palace, the “villa urbana”, the bustling house of the oil merchant and the bourgeois “House of Lucius”. Experience the water splashing in the thermal bath, admire the fantastic murals in the villa, or stroll through the garden of Lucius. - Amphitheater Militärstadt - The amphitheater was built of stone in the 2nd century AD, complete with tiered seating that accommodated crowds of up to 8,000 people. Given its location right by the legionary fortress, it was certainly also used for drills and riding exercises.
A multimedia exhibition next to the amphitheater in the military city gives insights into the world of these arena combatants in ancient times.
- Museum Carnuntinum - The Carnuntinum Museum is a must for every visit to Carnuntum, as it houses, among other things, the finds from 2,000 years of Roman history in Carnuntum. The exhibition “Weltstadt am Donaulimes” (Metropolis at the Danube Limes), which covers the history of Carnuntum, the stories of its inhabitants and the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the gates of Vienna, is currently on display.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Guided Tours
Additional Information
Today, you can have a first-hand experience of antiquity where Roman emperors such as Marcus Aurelius shaped the course of history 1700 years ago. The rebuilt Roman Quarter offers fully operational Roman homes that attract visitors, the amphitheaters immerse you in the world of gladiators, and the Carnuntinum Museum’s ageless treasures reflect the culture and zest for life of the previous inhabitants.
Location
Roman City Carnuntum
Hauptstrasse 1A
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Anatr3298eb
Mar 29, 2024
You have to go and see - A place where you do not have to imagine anything, some buildings have been completely reconstructed, including decoration, furniture, objects.... and where you just expect the owner of the house, a Roman of the 4th century, and his family to come up and invite you to have lunch. The baths were also working as in Roman times, incredible. As archaeologist that have visited so many Roman sites, this is fantastic and extremely educational, kids will enjoy and understand Roman life in a blink of an eye. We walked also to the triumphal arch, that is quite impressive, and the civil amphitheater, quite big, as well as the Museum of Carnuntum, not very big, but it is worthwhile for the marvelous pieces that you will see.
The only con is the lack of public transport to see all the archeological landmarks. We arrived by train to Petronell-Carnuntum and were on foot. To go to the museum we had to walk 20 mins. back to the railway station, wait for the train (they are not many), go to Bad Deutsch-Alterburg, and walk 15 mins., so we unluckily had to skip the visit to the militar amphitheater, that lies in the middle and it was far away from any railway station.
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