Market days in Aguntum: Experience Roman history on June 14th & 15th!

Market days in Aguntum: Experience Roman history on June 14th & 15th!

Aguntum, Österreich - On June 14th and 15th June 2025, the market days will take place in the Archaeological Park of Aguntum, which are organized as part of the European Archeology Days. The market days that Tyrol's only Roman city focus on offer a varied program that appeals to visitors of all ages. The event is intended to promote the interest in cultural diversity and the importance of archeology, such as Dolomitenstadt.

The European Archeology Days are a Europe -wide initiative that has established itself throughout the Council of Europe. Every year on the third weekend in June they attract attention to wealth and cultural diversity in Europe. This year, the Museum Aguntum is participating in this initiative for the first time, which gives the market days a special importance, such as [East Tyrolean Kulturnetzen] (https://osttiroler-kulturnetzwerk.at/alle-veranstaltungen/europaeische- archaeology-aguntum/).

diverse program

The program of the market days includes market stalls with craftsmanship, a herbal and soap factory as well as culinary offers. In addition, show and hands-on workshops are waiting for the visitors. Workshops offer the opportunity to get deeper insights into historical crafts, including:

• "The ancient stonemason"
• "From the glowing iron to the commodity"
• "Stone Age instruments homemade" - manufacture of Schwirrhölzern, rattling chrappers and single drums
• herbal hike with insight into the herbal world and the production of a spread
• "Everything soap!" - Production of soap balls
• "Roman body care" - production of a Roman fragrance balm

children can look forward to numerous activities, including the handicrafts of mosaic shells and Roman jewelry ribbons, dress up as a Roman or Roman as well as a photo point. There is also an archaeology puzzle in which participants have the chance to win a self -shaped coin.

opening times and ticket prices

The spring event opens its doors every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults pay for a day ticket € 10,-, children can take part for just € 5. Depending on the availability of the places, the participation in workshops takes place. Registration is required and can be made by email to office@aguntum.at or by phone at +43 (0) 4852 61550

Archaeological Park Aguntum

The Archaeological Park of Aguntum was not only designed as an event location for these days, but also as a place of scientific research. The Institute for Archaeologies at the University of Innsbruck has been carrying excavations on the site since 1991. The aim of this work is to research the Roman walls and artifacts. The entire site was further developed into a park that preserves and restored the ancient buildings. Thus, history is not only made clear, but also made accessible to the public, according to the information from aguntum.

The market days in Aguntum promise an exciting and educational weekend for the whole family, while the rich legacy of Roman history of Tyrol is celebrated.