Roman City of Carnuntum: A Journey Into Antiquity

Between Vienna and Bratislava, right on the Danube, once stood Carnuntum, capital of the Roman province of Pannonia and, with up to 50,000 residents, one of the most significant cities of the Roman Empire north of the Alps. Today, the archaeological park brings that past back to life on the fields around Petronell and Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.

The Heidentor as a Stone Witness

The site's landmark is the Heidentor, the ruin of a monumental honorary arch from the 4th century, originally built to honour a Roman emperor. Standing isolated in the landscape, it ranks among the most striking Roman remains north of the Alps.

Reconstructed Daily Life

At the open air museum, parts of the ancient city have been faithfully reconstructed, including residential houses, baths and an amphitheatre, offering a vivid picture of everyday life for the Roman provincial population. Carnuntum is about a 40 minute drive from Vienna.