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© LIMESEUM

From ore to blade

Roman blacksmithing

25.09.2025 - 12.04.2026 ,
LIMESEUM

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Accessibility
partly accessible
Opening Times
Open today 10:00-16:00
Address
Römerpark Ruffenhofen 1
91749 Wittelshofen
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How were Roman soldiers' weapons made?

The special exhibition on the art of blacksmithing explores this question. The production of the legionaries' equipment is shown step by step. Illustrated by the impressive dioramas of "Mules of Marius" and life-size images of armoured soldiers. Armour, shields and weapons are brought to life through hands-on stations.

Last edited on 19.08.2025

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Image gallery

A drawn blacksmith swings his hammer to work a piece of metal on the block of wood in front of him. Information about the exhibition title and the period. (opens enlarged image)
Poster for the special exhibition "From ore to blade" © LIMESEUM
View from above through the diorama of a Roman forge. Various people carrying out the different steps involved in blacksmithing. Donkeys and bulls as transport animals outside the building (opens enlarged image)
Diorama of a Roman smithy © LIMESEUM. Photo: M. Pausch

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