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Carnuntum in Austria – The gateway to antiquity<\/h3>\n
Known as “The Gateway to Antiquity”, Carnuntum in Austria was a significant Roman city on the border of the Roman Empire. Fans of the period will be able to explore the reconstructed town and feel like a Roman.<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s Roman Baths are the only worldwide that were built to be fully functional at their original site using ancient construction methods. They\u2019re heated by a Roman style underfloor system.<\/p>\n
On certain days, tourists can even watch gladiators battle while the reconstructed gladiator school is always open.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n It might not be the first destination that comes to mind for Roman history but Cologne has some incredible relics of the Empire.<\/p>\n From the old Roman watchtower to the mosaic city wall in Cologne\u2019s Old Town, there\u2019s plenty of sites to learn more about the Empire.<\/p>\n At Borg in Saarland, history fans can check out the Roman Villa which was excavated in the 1980s and even serves meals based on Roman recipes.<\/p>\n The heart of the Roman Empire, Rome couldn\u2019t be missed off the list. Roman Empire fans can quite literally follow in the footsteps of Julius Caesar and Augustus in the Italian capital.<\/p>\n At the Colosseum, tourists can see where crowds cheered on the gladiators. This year Caesar\u2019s assassination site was even opened to the public. However, tourists are likely to face huge crowds at some of Rome\u2019s top attractions.<\/p>\n Tourists looking to get off the beaten track could visit Butrint National Park, a quieter Roman spot in southern Albania.<\/p>\n
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