Calendar of Events

Roman Days

Date
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Kind of Event
Demonstration
Country
the Netherlands
Era(s)

About 50 years before Christ, the Romans conquered many countries, including part of the Netherlands. This takeover changed a lot in the area south of the Rhine: the Romans brought new tastes, built roads, built houses of stone and brought us writing. However, it was not all roses and moonshine: the Germans, as the people were called in the Netherlands, also had to supply soldiers or slaves to the Roman Empire.

During the Roman Days you will discover what life was like in the Netherlands during the time of the takeover by the Roman Empire. You see real Roman soldiers marching, you can bake sandwiches with the Germans or make a mantle pin that the Romans also wore. There are many historical activities that will take you back to Roman times. This way you get a good idea of ​​their influence in the Netherlands!