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Roman Day in Pohl
The Limes Castle Pohl is participating! On Sunday, the 07th of June from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., the Limes Castle Pohl raises awareness of the World Heritage Site "Upper German-Rhaetian Limes" and presents the diversity of Roman life.
With free admission , visitors can expect:
- A market stall with displayed fruits, vegetables, bread, etc., with the opportunity to sample Roman kitchen products.
- A baking oven with freshly baked goods to try.
- A tasting station for wine, mulsum, limes liqueur, and Roman specialty drinks.
- An information board about meat, herbs, and spices in Roman cuisine.
- An animation stand on the theme "Roman Clothing Makes the People". Everyone can participate. Men and boys will become soldiers, women and girls can be dressed in Roman attire with a tunic and accessories. Even Roman hairstyles and make-up are a topic.
- At 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., short lectures (approx. 15 min.) on the topic "Religion in the Roman Army" will be offered. In the basilica, there will also be information about private household altars, traveling altars, and the topic "Weighing and Measuring".
- Exhibition and information on Roman buildings in 3D format.
- Exhibition and information on archers and bows.
- Play areas and playgrounds to animate and encourage initiatives for "big" and small children.
- The workplace of a carpenter (lignarius) as an exhibition with occasional presentations.
- Exhibition and information on the existing herb garden.
- In the tower, there is an exhibition with information about the UNESCO World Heritage site and the towers along the Limes.
- In the outdoor area, everyone can use the delta game under guidance or participate in archery for beginners and advanced from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guides or knowledgeable assistants are available everywhere. Food and drinks are provided, and there is, of course, a well-stocked cake counter.
For those who would like to walk in Roman traces on World Heritage Day, a guide is available on the way to Watchtower 2/25 on the Pohler Stich. The short hike begins at the Limes Castle in Pohl at 3:00 p.m. It leads along a meadow path up to the Pohler Forest. After explanations from Limes Cicerone Rainer Rehse about the development and stages of expansion of the Limes, the path leads to the clearly visible wooden tower sites and the stone tower built with walls.
This short hike is suitable for children aged 10 and older and lasts about one and a half hours. The return journey takes place along the Limes hiking trail.
Afterwards, there is the opportunity to relax on Sunday afternoon at the Limes Castle Pohl with coffee and cake.