Lower German Limes - Limes-Cicerones should explain the World Heritage Limes (Roman walls)
Ancient Roman border fortifications along the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia have been part of the World Heritage for three years. However, large parts of the former Niedergermanic Limes are buried and not visible in the ground. To explain the various sites and impart knowledge, Guest Tour Guides with the title "Limes-Cicerones" are being trained starting from the fall, as reported by the LVR Office for Monument Preservation in Rhineland in Bonn. A small two-digit number of participants have registered.
The course is designed by the German Limes Commission. In it, knowledge about Roman military, the equipment of soldiers, and the significance as UNESCO World Heritage is conveyed. The training is scheduled to be completed by mid-2025. It takes place not only at sites in Bonn, Monheim, and Xanten, but also online.
"It's something unique that we have at our doorstep, said Suzana Matešić, the managing director of the German Limes Commission, about the ancient border fortification, which is protected like the Pyramids in Egypt or the Chinese Wall. The Commission coordinates protection, dissemination, and research of all Roman border fortifications in the Federal Republic.
Castles, legionary camps, and settlements
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the remains are distributed among 19 municipalities. Among them are Cologne, Neuss, Dormagen, Monheim, Krefeld, Alpen, Bonn, and Kleve. The remains of the castles, legionary camps, training camps, and civilian settlements near the barracks are usually buried and need to be explained. This part of the outer border of the Roman Empire dates back to around 2000 years ago and existed until the 5th century. The section in NRW is 220 kilometers long and extends from Bonn to Kleve. To the south and north belong further Roman border fortifications to the World Heritage.
The Niedergermanic Limes was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 27, 2021. Plans include uniform signage and a bike and hiking trail. NRW has six World Heritage sites. These are the Aachen Cathedral, Schloss Augustusburg in Brühl, Cologne Cathedral, Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Schloss Corvey in Höxter, and the Limes.
- The ancient Roman border fortifications along the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage, have significant historical links to cities like Monheim and Cleves.
- The LVR Office for Monument Preservation in Rhineland, based in Bonn, is training Guest Tour Guides, known as "Limes-Cicerones," to explain the history and importance of the Niedergermanic Limes.
- The Alps, known for their breathtaking beauty, are not the only UNESCO World Heritage sites in North Rhine-Westphalia; the region also boasts the ancient border fortifications along the Rhine.
- The border installation between Bonn and Kleve, part of the Niedergermanic Limes, is a testament to the military strategies used by the Romans over 2000 years ago.
- The Rhine, as a significant border, played a significant role in the establishment and defense of the Roman Empire, with structures still visible in cities like Monheim and Bonn.
- The designation of the Niedergermanic Limes as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 has opened up opportunities for the development of bike and hiking trails, as well as the installation of uniform signage, to promote cultural tourism in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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