The origins of this Roman estate date back to 100 AD, and it was unearthed here in Nürtingen during construction work in 1988. The ruins are freely accessible and can be explored on foot. This gives you a glimpse into how the high society of that time lived. No expense was spared, even on underfloor heating and other luxurious amenities, the kind we now only find in thermal baths. You can also view other impressive finds from the excavation in the Nürtingen City Museum.

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Remains of an old Roman estate on the outskirts of Nürtingen with well-preserved remains of walls and old millstones.

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In the spring of 1988, during development work in the "In den Seelen" building area in Nürtingen-Oberensingen, parts of a Roman villa were discovered. It was established around 100 AD. The information panels take you on a fascinating journey into the past at this impressive estate, whose courtyard wall once enclosed an area of 280 x 180 meters.

This makes it one of the largest Roman villas in Baden-Württemberg. The complex was destroyed by fire shortly after 223 AD. It is believed that the fire was caused by an Alemannic invasion.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_rustica_(N%C3%BCrtingen)

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