Deutzer Römerturm will live alive: 1700 years of Cologne history!

Deutzer Römerturm will live alive: 1700 years of Cologne history!

in Deutz, a district of Cologne, there are exciting news for those interested in history and tourists. With the installation of 16 new information boards, a large overview map and a digital "telescope", visitors can now experience 1700 years of Cologne history in an innovative way. Rheinische Adsblätter reports that this multimedia course was set up at the locations of the walls and ground units of late-Römischen offers comprehensive information about the history of the castle.

The castle Divitia-Deutz, which was built from 310 to 315 AD, is considered the nucleus of the right bank of the Cologne. Even if only small remains of the old fortress are preserved, the new information system ensures that the significant history of the system is not forgotten. Because the east gate of the fort is still in its original place, while the side walls of the semicircular towers were freshly bricked up. Roman-German Museum explains that remnants of the northeastern outer walls are also visible in the vaulted cellar of the baroque monastery.

A look through the digital "telescope"

A very special highlight is the digital "telescope" on the historical balcony. It enables a virtual reconstruction of the castle in augmented reality - an exciting journey through time for everyone who wants to experience history up close. Visitors can discover the foundations, medieval walls and the Prussian head station, while QR codes offer access to further texts, maps and images on the boards. The modernized information technology now makes the Rheinboulevard completely, which increases not only the historical but also the tourist attractiveness of Deutz ’.

3D modeling of the ancient Cologne

But the history of Roman Cologne continues. A research project on 3D modeling aims to make the ancient city visible. Operated by several institutions, including the University of Cologne and the Roman Germanic Museum, an interactive 3D model was developed, which enables a detailed replica of the ancient city. Archeology Online emphasizes that this model allows users to compare the Roman Cologne with today's cityscape and to gain a unique spatial impression.

BESICHER, who are interested in the Roman history of Cologne, now have the opportunity to immerse yourself up close to the fascinating past of this city through the newly created information paths in Deutz and the innovative 3D model. A good knack for the combination of history and technology that makes Deutz and Cologne an exciting goal for all cultural friends.