🪖 Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment): Regensburg – Legionslager II
Roman legionary fortress on the Danube frontier, 2nd–5th century CE
📌 Fast Facts
- Type: Legionary fortress and military settlement
- Location: Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, on the Danube River
- Founded: Late 2nd century CE under Marcus Aurelius
- UNESCO inscription: 2021
Regensburg – Legionslager II is a Roman military fortress in Bavaria that once served as a major garrison controlling the empire's northern frontier. Located on the Danube River, the site preserves archaeological remains of a complete legionary camp that housed thousands of troops tasked with defending the provinces of Raetia and Noricum. Regensburg – Legionslager II was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 as part of the larger Danube Limes serial property spanning roughly 600 ...