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Archaeological Site
· Vienna
· 174 m
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Ausgrabungen am Michaelerplatz, ViennaPhoto: SchiDD, CC BY-SA, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Michaelerplatz_archaeological_site#/media/File:Wien-Michaelerplatz.jpg
The archaeological excavations at Michaelerplatz (Ausgrabungen Michaelerplatz) offer a rare, layered glimpse into this early phase of Vienna’s history. The oldest visible remains date from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD and include structures from the Roman canabae, directly linked to the nearby military camp of Vindobona. These ruins form the deepest layer of a remarkable historical time capsule.
Above the Roman remains lie traces of later centuries: Renaissance walls that once enclosed the Hofburg’s “Paradise Garden,” followed by the foundations of residential houses from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Together, the site preserves more than 1,500 years of continuous urban development, illustrating how Vienna evolved from a Roman frontier settlement into an imperial capital.
Although much of Canabae Vindobona lies hidden beneath the modern city, Michaelerplatz provides one of the clearest points where the Roman roots of Vienna are directly visible in the urban landscape.
Opening times
Open-air display, open all day and night.Price:
Free
Public transport
Take U3 to Herrengasse or U1/U3 to Stephansplatz, then walk to Michaelerplatz at the entrance to the Hofburg.Parking
Street parking around Michaelerplatz is limited and paid. The nearest convenient option is the Burgring or Hofburg underground garages, a short walk from the excavations.Coordinates
Recommendations nearby
This route is a stage of Section ST1 of the Sultans Trail (ST), an international long-distance hiking trail from Vienna to Istanbul.
This route is a stage of Section ST1 of the Sultans Trail (ST), an international long-distance hiking trail from Vienna to Istanbul.
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