Showing posts with label Xanten. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Roman Ruins in Xanten

On the 30th day of our most excellent European vacation, we were in Kleinenbroich with Tante Christel. That's when Biffy suggested we take a trip to Xanten to see the old Roman ruins. What?! Roman ruins in Germany?! Yes, and in pretty darn good shape too.


They are a good reminder that it's not for naught the banks of the Rhine (south of here, anyway) are cluttered with vineyards. Thanks to the Romans, Germany has a wine culture along the Rhine.

Roman Ruins in Xanten