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Viroconium Cornoviorum
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Viroconium Cornoviorum was once the fourth-largest Roman city in Britain. Today, visitors can wander among the remains of the public baths, the forum, and parts of the city walls. The site offers a tangible connection to Roman Britain, with interpretive panels explaining the layout and history. It's a peaceful, open-air museum ideal for history enthusiasts and families.
Don't miss
- Explore the well-preserved remains of the Roman bath house complex.
- Walk through the forum area, once the city's bustling marketplace.
- See the reconstructed section of the city wall and defensive ditch.
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