Jülich

Roman roads formed an important basis for the development of the cultural landscape over the last 2000 years. Jülich owes its origins to the ancient long-distance road from Cologne to Boulogne-sur-Mer ("Via Belgica"). Roman Iuliacum was a road station at the crossing of the Rur. The cultural tourism cycle path from Cologne to Übach-Palenberg, part of the "Roman Road Adventure Region | Via Agrippa – Via Belgica" project, brings the Roman road to life.

The newly designed south-east tower of Jülich Citadel houses the Via Belgica information centre under the heading "Romans – Renaissance – Romanticism". The exhibition highlights the influence that the Roman road had on the development of Jülich: the Roman road helped to shape the identity and culture (Romans), the townscape (Renaissance) and the landscape (Romanticism). The Citadel Museum displays treasures from its collections for each era. Interactive media installations take visitors on a journey through space and time. A preserved excavation section through the 2000-year-old road allows visitors to see the history of the road from its Roman pavement to the asphalt surface of the 20th century.

The Jülich Citadel is one of the best-preserved fortresses of the early modern period and an outstanding sight. The jewel of the complex, built in 1548, is the east façade of the former ducal palace in the style of the Italian High Renaissance. The castle, with its exhibitions on the history of the complex and the new areas on the Via Belgica "Romans – Renaissance – Romanticism", as well as the elaborately restored fortress with its ramparts and casemates, are open to visitors.

Address

Museum Zitadelle
Schlossstraße / 52428 Jülich
Tel.: 02461 / 937680
E-Mail: museum@.juelich.de
Internet

Citadel Museum opening hours

April - October
Monday - Friday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday: closed

November - March

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Public holidays: closed

Location and directions

By public transport
From Düren, take the DKB towards Jülich/Linnich to Jülich station. It is about a 10-minute walk to the citade

By car
A 44, Jülich exit; from Düren via the B 56; from the A 61 via the B 55. The Citadel Museum is a partner of DB Regio NRW in the "Klasse unterwegs" (school class on a journey) project, which offers day trips for schoolchildren and teachers to selected destinations throughout the country with the SchönerTagTicket.(nice day ticket).

A few metres away on Schlossplatz square, between the citadel and the town centre, is the new tourist information pavilion. The service offers:

Advice on activities and attractions in Jülich
Tourist information material about Jülich and the region
Maps of cycling and hiking trails
Arrangement of guided tours of the town and citadel
Information on accommodation in Jülich
Information on events, restaurants, and shopping

The tourist information office also offers an introductory module on the "Roman Road Adventure Trail" and provides information about the project and the wide range of activities on offer.

Pavilion opening hours

Mai - October
Tuesday – Friday: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday / Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

November – April Wednesday – Friday: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
and 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia
Monday–Friday: 10.00 am–12.00 pm
and 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Saturday / Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact and Information

Kölnstr. 19b / 52428 Jülich
Tel.: 02461 / 8018737 or 02461 / 63419
E-Mail: stadtmarketing@.juelich.de