Roman Museum Boiotro Castle, Passau

Located in Passau, the Roman Museum Boiotro Castle provides a deep dive into the city's Roman heritage. The museum is built on the foundations of the late Roman Boiotro Castle, constructed around 280 AD. Since 2021, it has held the prestigious status of being a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, "Roman Danube Limes".

The fort's name traces back to the Roman diplomat Severin who, according to historical accounts, had a small monastery built within the ruins of the fort at the end of the 5th century. The museum has managed to visibly conserve remnants of the fort wall and the watchtowers, both in its outdoor area and within the museum itself, preserving a tangible link to the past.

With an impressive collection of 600 exhibits that include ancient sources, explanatory texts, and a plethora of models, the museum vividly brings to life four centuries of Roman rule. It showcases the multifaceted life of a border town in the northern reaches of the Roman empire. Further enhancing the visitor experience, the museum employs modern digital media technologies. Touchscreens, a light installation, and a virtual reconstruction of the forts and civilian settlements are used to illuminate the complex Roman history of Passau.

One of the standout aspects of the Roman Museum Boiotro Castle is the opportunity it affords visitors to truly understand the connection between the artifacts, the sites where they were discovered, and the historical context. By establishing this connection, the museum successfully builds a bridge to the past, enabling a comprehensive and immersive exploration of Passau's rich Roman heritage.