Tempelmuseum Frauenberg
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a world-class archaeological collection tucked away on a serene Austrian hilltop, but that's the charm of the Tempelmuseum Frauenberg. Perched above the town of Leibnitz, this museum sits on the very ground where a Roman temple to Isis once stood. Its unassuming exterior gives way to rooms filled with treasures pulled directly from the local soil, telling a story that stretches back two millennia. It feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping directly into the region's ancient past.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the cult statue of the goddess Isis, a remarkably preserved limestone figure discovered on site. Alongside her are delicate glass vessels, intricate bronze fibulae (ancient brooches), and a stunning collection of Roman coins that bring daily life in the province of Noricum into sharp focus.
Visitor Information
Find it at Am Frauenberg 9 in Leibnitz; it's the kind of place where you can spend a quiet hour completely absorbed. Given its specific focus, checking opening hours online before you make the trip is a good idea.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a modern, purpose-built structure designed for preservation, sitting humbly atop the historic Frauenberg hill. Its clean lines and functional design create a stark, powerful contrast with the ancient foundations and sacred nature of the land it protects.
Contact & Location
Address: Tempelmuseum Frauenberg, 9, Am Frauenberg, Frauenberg, Seggauberg, Leibnitz, Bezirk Leibnitz, Steiermark, 8430, Österreich
Phone: +43 664 73900909
Website: Visit Website
