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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Virunum-Candalicas

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Virunum-Candalicas
Remains of a Roman municipal capital in Carinthia


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 20:36
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria (46.97ยฐN, 14.40ยฐE)
  • Period: Established circa 10 BCE as Roman provincial capital; occupied until approximately 5th century CE
  • Status: Archaeological site with exposed foundations and reconstructed structures; open-air museum
  • UNESCO: Not inscribed, but part of Austrian archaeological heritage

Virunum was the capital of the Roman province of Noricum and served as the administrative and economic centre ...

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