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20 years of UNESCO: Limes exhibition celebrates Roman heritage in Ehrenbreitstein!
Celebrate 20 years of the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site with an anniversary exhibition in Koblenz, from July 18th to August 14th, 2025.
20 years of UNESCO: Limes exhibition celebrates Roman heritage in Ehrenbreitstein!
A very special anniversary will be celebrated on July 5, 2025: The Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes celebrates its tenth birthday as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with Hadrian's Wall and Antonine Wall in Great Britain, it forms the transnational World Heritage Site "Frontiers of the Roman Empire". This impressive history will be honored in a roll-up exhibition from July 18 to August 14, 2025, entitled "The Limes - a border that connects. 20 years of the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site". The focus of the exhibition is on the impressive 550 kilometer long border line between the Rhine and the Danube, which includes numerous archaeological sites.
The German Limes Commission organizes this event, which not only puts the history of the Limes in the spotlight, but also presents its immense importance for cultural heritage. LocalClick reports that the opening of the exhibition will take place on July 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where Timo Lang will welcome visitors. This is followed by introductions by Dr. Jennifer Schamper and Dr. Suzana Matešić, before the evening ended with a word of thanks from Prof. Dr. Andreas Schmauder will end.
Insights into archaeological research
There is a lot to discover in the exhibition for those interested in history: modern research approaches and archaeological methods are used to show the many facets of the Limes. In particular, the various sites located along the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes are highlighted. At sites along the Limes, archaeologists found numerous important finds that provide a deep insight into life on this historical border.
But the Lower Germanic Limes, which was recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2021, also has its place in this history. With a length of around 400 km, this Limes stretches from Bad Hönningen-Rheinbrohl to Katwijk aan Zee and ran through Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia and the Netherlands. Here the Rhine represented a “wet border” that formed the outer border of the Roman province of Germania inferior. Important locations such as Cologne and Xanten are direct witnesses to this era in which the first legions were stationed on the Rhine under Emperor Augustus.
A cultural heritage you can touch
The finds from the Lower Germanic Limes are not only numerous, but also well preserved, as many remains were buried during or shortly after the Roman era. This shows a high level of authenticity. Reconstructions were carried out in several places and interpretive visualizations were created to help visitors imagine the time. This allows you to understand the development of military and civilian settlements and see how the Limes served as a connecting route for people and goods.
The exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes will be accessible daily during the fortress's regular opening hours, making it a great opportunity for anyone who wants to get to know the region's Roman heritage better. It combines not only historical facts, but also enthusiasm for our cultural heritage. Further information about the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site can be found on the Deutscher Limes website or directly at UNESCO.