Roman Villa Borg
If you are heading toward Luxembourg, this reconstructed Roman excavation site is well worth a detour - a fully rebuilt villa with baths, gardens and a Roman tavern.
If you are heading toward Luxembourg, the Roman Villa Borg is well worth a detour. On the site of a genuine Roman estate, a complete villa rustica has been reconstructed.
You can walk through the residential wing, the Roman baths and the kitchen, stroll the formal gardens, and eat in a tavern that cooks to ancient recipes. It is one of the most vivid ways to experience Roman life in the region.
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