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Villa Otrang, relicts of Roman glory
Fließem
Precious remains of a grandiose country estate rescued! The 19th century was an exciting time for archaeology, because people became ever more enthusiastic about history. When a farmer stumbled across precious mosaics while working near Bitburg, he didn’t just plough over them. The find was secured and protective buildings were erected, which themselves are now protected as well. Just go and see it. Today, we know that there was once a huge estate near the village Fließem, with a richly decorated manor house, baths and even its own temple complex. Of course, there was also a heating system. The residential tract included a commercial sector with various buildings. Today, the precious mosaic floors that once adorned the manorial rooms fascinate. The villa faced the important Roman road from Trier to Cologne, and if you carry on to Bitburg you will come to an important former Roman street settlement with a large fort. The city’s Roman history is revealed through an interesting, multi-media archaeological trail.
A station along the Roman roads.
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Further information
During the winter months, Villa Otrang is closed!
The outdoor area of Villa Otrang and two shelters with mosaics (visible through glass doors) are open to visitors from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM (including holidays) and are freely accessible to the public.
The large bathhouse can only be visited as part of a guided tour.
The first two rooms of Villa Otrang are wheelchair accessible. The other rooms can be reached via steps. A restroom is located in the basement and can be accessed by stairs. The access from the parking lot to the villa has natural stone steps.
(There is no dining available at Villa Otrang).
Note: Due to weather conditions, there may be short-term closures in the facility.
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Villa Otrang is freely accessible all year round in the outdoor area.
Information panels in German, English, French, and Dutch inform visitors about the Roman estate and the products that were cultivated there in Roman times.
Reconstruction drawings and the visible floor plan show the magnificent manor house in its enormous size with over 60 rooms. A smaller bath is visible from the outside, which the wealthy Roman owner later replaced with a larger, luxurious bath. Visitors can also learn about how Villa Otrang was rediscovered and protected in the 19th century in the outdoor area.
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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Römische Villa Otrang
Villa Otrang 1
54636 Fließem
