Longuich

The ancient Romans brought culture to the Mosel Valley 2000 years ago. They established a network of streets and built bridges and stately houses.

The remains of the Villa Urbana, which archaeologists excavated from the vineyards of Longuich, show just how luxuriously those lords lived.

The country estate has its own baths and likely served for wealthy Romans as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Trier.

The Roman origins of the town are also reflected in its name. Longuich derives from the Gallo-Roman for “Longus Vicus”, which roughly translates as “long village”. The other generations have left their traces as well. This includes the Old Fortress, where guests today can dine in medieval style in the Knight’s Hall.

Or the late Baroque Parish Church of St. Laurentius from 1771, still remarkably well preserved inside and out. There are wineries to see and many houses possess doors well over a century old.

Away from the town centre, one famous contemporary master builder has left his mark as well — in the form of the guest rooms at Weingut Longen-Schlöder, designed by star architect Matteo Thun.