When advancing his campaign for Gaul (a region that today comprises parts of Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy), the Roman emperor Julius Caesar, in the year 58 BC, came across tribes whose way of life, languages, military strategies, and social hierarchy were completely different – and note, far less developed – than those known to the Romans. The beautiful river Rhine, which today presents us with its impressive medieval castles and delicious wines, becomes the stage and the physical barrier for this cultural shock. However, not even the brave river Rhine stopped the advance of the Romans…

The Battle of Teutoburg, in northern Germany, is the episode in which this story changes its shape, with the Romans being defeated by the Germans.

The influence of the Roman presence in Germanic lands is still felt today, in some regions much more than in others, and the connection between the two cultures is essential to understand the formation of Germany and the various kingdoms in Europe throughout the Middle Ages.

ABOUT ROMANS AND GERMANICS

How was this contact between the Romans and the Germans?

Who was Arminius?

Which Roman buildings can still be seen in Germany?

In our historical tour “ROMANS AND GERMANICS”, we will take you on a journey through time, with a thematic tour for those who want to learn where History happened.

Duration: 7 days

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