The border of the Roman Empire ran through central Germany. Called the "Limes," it consisted of sporadic fortifications, watchtowers, and villages. Saalburg was a site with Roman presence from ~AD 90-260. A reconstruction of the original fort, along with plenty of ruins, can be seen in a pleasant few hours.
South of the fort, a town existed, some ruins of which can still be seen:
Time to enter the fort. The main gatehouse is a highlight; once inside, the first building on the right houses a museum with interesting artifacts and maps.
Walking deeper into the fort, you come to a hall, courtyard, and other rooms with more artifacts and maps showing the extent of the Empire at that time.
The northern end of the fort is largely open; we walked directly to the back gate and followed the wall counter-clockwise back to where we began.
Here's another view of the fort with a ruin in the foreground. It was a great day out and highly recommended for locals.
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