Roman Roads. Heritage and cities / Iter Romanum

25/07/2024

🌍 Explore the Iter Romanum Map 🌍
Discover the fascinating network and its members connected by ancient Roman roads through the Iter Romanum Map! 🏛️
🔗 Iter Romanum connects its members through ancient Roman routes, allowing us to explore and appreciate our shared heritage. Each member contributes to keeping Roman history alive.

19/07/2024

🌟 Discover Braga and Its Roman Treasures 🌟

Did you know that Braga is a member of Iter Romanum? 🏛️ This historic city is not only known for its vibrant cultural life and natural beauty but also for its impressive Roman remains that transport us to another era. 🚀✨

offers a journey through time that you can't miss. Come and discover how the ancient Romans left their mark on this charming city.

👀 We look forward to you being part of this incredible historical adventure!

12/07/2024

Film Festival 2024

From July 30 to August 6, 2024 August cinema, archaeology, and experts will take turns on stage for six evenings in a packed program on the natural stage of Piazza Capitoloin Aquileia.

📽️An extraordinary journey between the past, present and future, to give the general public engaging films and discussions on topics ranging from ancient civilizations, adventurous underwater archaeology expeditions and fragile scenarios brought about by climate change, to ancient Egypt and never-before-seen content on regional and international cultural heritage.

The is organized by the Fondazione Aquileia with Archeologia Viva and Firenze Archeofilm, with the support of PromoTurismoFVG and Cassa Rurale FVG, and under the patronage of ENIT - National Tourism Agency. The event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Ministry of Culture, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the Municipality of Aquileia and the Basilica of Aquileia. Among the partners of the event, there is also Iterromanum

👉Check out the full program now: https://www.fondazioneaquileia.it/it/eventi/aquileia-film-festival-2024-xv-edizione-il-programma-completo

09/07/2024

This Summer, Explore History at the Museo Parc Alesia! 🏛️🌞

This summer, we invite you to discover one of the most fascinating historical sites of ancient Gaul: the Museo Parc Alesia. Located in the heart of Burgundy, this museum and archaeological site transports us to the time of the legendary battle between the Gauls, led by Vercingetorix, and the legions of Julius Caesar.

🌟 Interactive and Educational Exhibits: Immerse yourself in the life and battles of our ancestors with detailed reconstructions and multimedia experiences.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for the Whole Family: Enjoy hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and guided tours.

🌳 Spectacular Natural Setting: Explore the beauty of Burgundy while walking through this open-air historical site.

For more information and reservations, visit: museoparc-alesia.fr

Don’t miss the chance to experience an unforgettable historical adventure at Museo Parc Alesia! 🏹⚔️

26/06/2024

As Belgium’s oldest city (alongside Tongeren), ’s subsoil is rich with archeological remains. As most have been displaced and are now in the Archeological Museum, some are still in place and visible, like the Jupiter and Neptune towers, two towers that were part of the 900m-long wall.
Those were originally 8m wide and their height estimated at 8 to 10m.
Both showcase the archeological context of many artifacts, as numerous funerary monuments are still located as they were in the 3rd century.

Both were named after respective finds :
On the Neptune Tower, excavated in 1948, was a relief of Neptune embedded in the foundations.
On the Jupiter Tower, excavated in 2009, was a relief of Jupiter Caelus.
Of course, those are common denominations, and we don’t know if those even originally had a name 😊

12/06/2024

🌍✨ European Archaeology Days 2024 ✨🌍
The European Archaeology Days are just around the corner! From June 14 to 16, we invite you to join Iter Romanum in a unique celebration of historical and archaeological heritage across Europe. 🏺🔍

🔎 Explore and Discover
From France to Italy, passing through the Ruta Vía de la Plata in Spain, these days offer an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history of Roman civilization. Discover fascinating archaeological sites, engage in interactive activities, and learn from experts in the field.

🗓️ Don't miss this opportunity to experience an unforgettable archaeological adventure!

10/06/2024

🌍✨ ¡Acompañanos al II Seminario de Vías Romanas por Iter Romanum! ✨🌍
📅 Reserva la fecha: 3-4 de octubre
📍 Ubicación: Gijón, al norte de la Ruta Vía de la Plata [Página oficial] (España).

¡Aún quedan plazas para nuestro próximo seminario! En esta ocasión lo dedicamos al "Patrimonio cultural arqueológico, turismo y desarrollo territorial: conflictos, estrategias, soluciones y gestión". El evento reunirá a expertos y entusiastas de todo el mundo para discutir la intersección del patrimonio cultural y el turismo, abordando los desafíos y oportunidades en la gestión y promoción de nuestros recursos arqueológicos.

No te pierdas esta oportunidad única de profundizar en fascinantes debates, establecer contactos con profesionales en diversos campos y, además, disfrutar de la hermosa ciudad costera de Gijón. Si eres académico, arqueólogo, profesional del turismo o simplemente un apasionado de la historia, ¡este seminario es para ti!

👉 Aquí tienes toda la información y la página de registro:
https://iter-romanum.eu/es/ii-roman-roads-seminar/

Iter Romanum nos permite recorrer desde grandes ciudades y carreteras hasta tranquilos caminos, donde reducir la velocidad y detenernos para conocer pequeños pueblos, puentes, puertos, campamentos militares y monumentos que simbolizaban el poder de la antigua Roma y que aún conservan su protagonis...

09/06/2024

🚶‍♀️🏛AQUILEIA LAB 2024: THE CALENDAR OF THE THEATRALIZED SUMMER WALKS for children and teens set in Roman Aquileia.

Bookings are now open for the summer theatricalized walks: 4 days when children (aged 5 to 9 years) and boys and girls (aged 10 to 14 years) will have the opportunity to take a real “leap into the past” thanks to the presence of a character of Roman antiquity who will dialogue with them, recounting episodes of public and private life related to his or her experience, in a direct and original confrontation.

Click here to discover all available dates: https://www.fondazioneaquileia.it/it/attivita/aquileia-lab-2024-il-calendario-delle-visite-teatralizzate-per-bambini-e-ragazzi-ambientate

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07/06/2024

🗓️ Join the Celebration of the Natalicio del Águila in León! 🦅

This June 7, 8, and 9, the historic city of León, a key stop on the Ruta Vía de la Plata, transforms into a vibrant Roman scene. Come and immerse yourself in the anniversary of the LEGIO VII GEMINA at the Archaeological Garden of the León Roman Interpretation Center (Casona de Puerta Castillo).

🔹 Must-See Activities:
🎨 Roman Craftsmanship.
🍞 Roman Cuisine.
🎲 Roman Games.
🎭 Historical Reenactments of the LEGIO VII GEMINA.
🔨 Military Life and Crafts demonstrations.
🛡️ Parades and Tours through the ancient Roman streets of León.

**📍 Don’t miss the highlight on Sunday, June 9, with the spectacular reenactment of the "legionary eagle" ceremony in Plaza de San Isidoro. 🦅

28/05/2024

News from Aquileia 📢🎉
In line with the free admission opening of state museums and archaeological parks planned by the Italian Ministry of Culture on the occasion of Republic Day, access to the Domus of Titus Macro will also be free all-day Sunday, June 2, 2024. 📅

At the ticket office, located in Piazza Capitolo 4, you will therefore need to request your "free" ticket, which will be validated at the entrance to the Domus (archaeological area of the Cossar Fund).

More info on the Domus ➡️ fondazioneaquileia.it

21/05/2024

Discover the magnificence of ancient Rome at Braga Romana! 🏛️ From May 22nd to 26th, the city of Braga will transform into a journey through time to the grand civilization of Rome. 🌟 From theatrical performances to historical reenactments, immerse yourself in the culture, history, and legacy of Rome.

🔍 Explore the ancient streets of Bracara Augusta, relive daily life at the Roman market, and marvel at the impressive Roman engineering feats. 🛡️🗡️ Plus, don't miss out on exciting activities for the whole family, interactive workshops, and tastings of authentic Roman cuisine.

Join us on this unique journey through time and witness the greatness of ancient Rome at Braga Romana! 🎉 Check out the full program on the official website https://bragaromana.cm-braga.pt/ and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

19/05/2024

The XIV edition of Emerita Lvdica is here! 🎉 From May 20 to 26, 2024, experience a unique journey in Mérida (Ruta Vía de la Plata) and immerse yourself in Roman history. Enjoy historical reenactments, shows, craft markets, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss one of the world’s most important Roman reenactment events! 📜👩‍🎤🛡️
Plan your visit and actively participate by dressing up as a Roman for a full immersion.

🔗 More information and full program at: www.emerita-lvdica.es

16/05/2024

Let's celebratethe the International Museum Day! 🏛️ This May 18th, JOIN us to commemorate this day 🌍 Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through history, exploring the wonders of our cultural heritage and more. 🌟 #

14/05/2024

🌍✨ Join us for the II Roman Roads Seminar by Iter Romanum! ✨🌍

📅 Save the date: October 3-4
📍 Location: Gijón, north of the Ruta Vía de la Plata (Spain).

We are excited to announce our upcoming seminar on "Archaeological Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Territorial Development: Conflicts, Strategies, Solutions, and Management." This event will bring together experts and enthusiasts to discuss the intersection of cultural heritage and tourism, addressing the challenges and opportunities in managing and promoting our rich archaeological sites.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into fascinating discussions, network with professionals in the field, and explore the beautiful city of Gijón. Whether you're an academic, archaeologist a tourism professional, or simply passionate about history, this seminar is for you!

👉 Stay tuned for more details and registration information.
https://iter-romanum.eu/ii-roman-roads-seminar/

Iter Romanum allows us to journey from large towns and roads to quiet byways where we can slow down and stop at villages, bridges, passes, military camps and monuments that symbolised the power of Rome and still maintain their place in the landscape.

09/05/2024

The Roman roads network played a vital role: it consolidated the main communication routes across Europe enabling the integration of all kinds of places owing to its basically capillary structure.
Thus, 90% of the Roman road network was formed by secondary roads and tracks that connected small towns and rural areas in the remotest corners of the Empire. In that way, it became an essential tool in the integration of the dominion of Rome, generating a dialogue between the unity of the Empire and local diversity.🤝

12/04/2024

? We can get key information about Roman cuisine by studying Roman pottery which is the most common find during any archaeological excavation. Pottery production was one of the most important industries in the Roman world, providing essential household item such as cooking pots, tablewhere, lamps and storage jars. It was widly traded and used throughout the Roman Empire giving us valuable insights into contacts of different regions of the ancient Roman civilisation. In our blog you can read the full article about Roman Poterry in
👉:https://iter-romanum.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-object-of-the-season.pdf

02/04/2024

🗓 Last weekend marked the launch of the exhibition "Ô Sport, des Jeux pour des dieux" at the MuséoParc Alésia

This exhibition is now open to all ages and will allow you to discover all the secrets of the history and birth of the Olympics 🏋️ »

26/03/2024

💡 The Travelers’ Monument (French : Le Monument aux Voyageurs), located in the Archeological Museum in is one of the most prominent artifacts found in Orolaunum Vicus, the ancient name of the Belgian City. Discovered in 1963 in the city centre, this relief was a part of a 2nd Century monumental column (like the Igel column). As with most if the monumental features of the time, it was dissassembled in the 3rd century to be used as foundation for the castrum.

Since its discovery, the Travelers rapidly became the herald of Arlon’s Gallo-Roman legacy. Due to the excellent state of conservation of their 2 main figures, it has become the logo of the museum and The Luxembourg Archeological Institute (French : Institut Archéologique du Luxembourg) but figured also on a 1969 post stamp.

19/03/2024

❗️📢Central area of the city of is considered to be the longest continuously inhabited place in Europe with over 8,000 years of human presence. Under the Roman Empire, the city was known as Colonia Aurelia Cibalae and was the birthplace of Roman Emperors Valentinian I and Valens, as well as their father Gratian the Elder. On this site, on October 8th 316, Emperor Constantine I defeated Emperor Licinius in the Battle of Cibalae. were important hub that was placed on major Eas-West and North-South roads.

23/02/2024

Fondazione Aquileia will be present again this year at tourismA, the exhibition of archaeology and cultural tourism organized by Archeologia Viva: we will wait you at the Palazzo deiCongressi in Florence from 23rd to 25th February.

🏛 Inside the stand of the UNESCO site of Aquileia they will tell visitors, students and operators in the cultural sector about the wide range of tourist and cultural offerings, including "IterRomanum" – the cultural and tourist itinerary that invites you to discover the Roman heritage linked to the Roman Ways.

More info on

Firenze capitale della cultura e dell’arte ospita tourismA - Salone dell'Archeologia e del Turismo Culturale Una manifestazione di tre giorni, negli spazi prestigiosi del centralissimo Palazzo dei Congressi. tourismA è un momento di esposizione, divulgazione e confronto di tutte le iniziative leg...

07/02/2024

We are happy to announce that we have a new member in the Roman Roads Heritage Cooperation Network.
Welcome to Vinkovci Municipal Museum (Croatia) 🎉😊 The remains of Colonia Aurelia Cibalae will enrich the roman experience of 👏

15/01/2024

📸 Terracottas of the goddess Minerva.
At the Interpretation Center of the Roman city of Contributa Iulia in (Ruta Vía de la Plata, Spain), you can discover these pieces and many more. | | | | | | | | | |

05/01/2024

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the recognition of the UNESCO site of Aquileia, Fondazione Aquileia, together with the other cultural institutions of the territory, organized a convention to celebrate this important goal as well as to raise awareness among cultural and tourism stakeholder on the great number of available projects.

Among them, has been presented in the context of a debate session dedicated to the European cultural itineraries; the other organizations that took part were:

• The Phoenicians’ Route
• Cyril and Methodius Route
• AERS – Associazione Europea Romea Strata (Romea Strata European Association)

At the end of the session the President of Fondazione Aquileia gave to the Iter Romanum network, represented in that occasion by Cristiano Tiussi, a special recognition for the undertaken work aimed at the valorization of the Roman roads’ heritage across Europe.

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22/12/2023

From Iterromanum we want to wish you 🥳🎄 :

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
¡ Felices Fiestas y Próspero Año nuevo!
Срећна Нова година и Божићни празници!
Feliz Natal e Feliz Ano Novo!
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!
Sretan Božić i nova godina!

We hope we will have another year as good as this one or better with you!

18/12/2023

🌍 International Meeting in Município de Braga 🌍
On December 11th and 12th, Iter Romanum held its general assembly at the prestigious Museum of Archaeology D. Diogo de Sousa in Braga, Portugal.
🏛️ We had the honor of engaging with representatives from various European institutions dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Roman heritage. This meeting is part of our European cooperation project aimed at promoting Roman roads and sites within our network.
🌐 Join us in this adventure that connects people, institutions, and cities through the past, present, and vision for the future.

08/12/2023

[Item from Alésia, France]
This knife was found in 1911 in a well in the Gallo-Roman city of Alesia. The anaerobic environment (devoid of air) in the well explains its exceptional state of preservation. It was likely rich in plant residues that colored the handle brown.

The handle was crafted from an elephant ivory plate, mirroring the exact shape of a sword sheath. A slot is created in the thickness of the plate along its entire length to accommodate the blade. The blade pivots around an iron axis, which also serves to secure the ferrule.

Like all other folding knives from the Roman era, this knife lacks a stop mechanism, making it unsuitable for use with force. Sharpened well, it could be used for grooming (such as cutting nails), writing (trimming a reed for writing with ink), or for sewing and weaving (cutting thread). Similar or closely related specimens have been found in Grand (Grand Museum, Vosges), Cologne (Kölnisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne, Germany), and Augst (Museum of Augusta Raurica, Augst, Switzerland). They originate from specialized workshops.
MuséoParc Alésia

04/12/2023

Today, in on the Ruta Vía de la Plata, we invite you to see the Roman villa of Orpheus, very near (Spain). A visit is recommended to see its .
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23/11/2023

[Object of the season 🏺]
Do you know about Terra Sigillata? Our seasonal object is dedicated to Terra Sigillata, this Roman pottery that was very popular throughout the Empire from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. Travel through the Roman Empire and learn more about the artisans who created it and how it helps us understand culture and trade in Antiquity.
➡ https://iter-romanum.eu/the-object-of-the-season-iii-terra-sigilatta ⬅️

27/10/2023

[Did you know the city of León?]
The city of León (Ruta Vía de la Plata [Página oficial], Spain) was founded as a settlement for Roman legions: the Legio VI Victrix and the Legio VII Gemina. It was the second one, created by Emperor Servius Sulpicius Galba in the year 68, which was the origin of the city. The ruins of the Roman wall built in the late 3rd century have survived until the present. The most amazing thing: its thickness. Over five metres! Don’t miss it.
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19/10/2023

[🏺 The archaeological site Gradina in Stari Slankamen]
🔍 The archaeological site Gradina in Stari Slankamen (presumed Acumincum) is a part of the project - The border of the Roman Empire - the Danube limes from Acumincum to Rittium, which focus on the research and interpretation of the Srem part of the Limes with an emphasis on archaeological areas that are on the tentative list of UNESCO.
🗺️ It is situated near the confluence of the Tisza and the Danube rivers and stretches on a light plateau (230x220 m) that dominates the surroundings, in an exceptional strategic position. Archaeological excavations at the site have brought us information about a multi-layered site with cultural layers that reach thickness of about 5 m, from the Bronze Age, through the La Tène, then to the Roman settlement and fortification up to the dominant medieval horizon from 15-16. centuries.
📜 Based on numerous accidental findings, it is assumed that a Roman and medieval civilian settlement developed on the area of modern Stari Slankamen which lies below the slopes of Gradina. Just under the fortification walls there is a unique site that fulfills the rich history of the settlement - the Turkish bath (hamam). It was built in 1566 and over 450 years it survived the turbulent events that happened in this area. Today, it is a well-presented archaeological site within the private winery of the Spasić family, which preserves and nurtures values of the rich cultural heritage of Stari Slankamen in the best possible way.