Petronell-Carnuntum

Petronell-Carnuntum is a community of Bruck an der Leitha in Austria. It is known for its annual World Theatre Festival.

Petronell-Carnuntum
The Heidentor in Petronell Carnuntum
The Heidentor in Petronell Carnuntum
Coat of arms of Petronell-Carnuntum
Coat of arms
Petronell-Carnuntum is located in Austria
Petronell-Carnuntum
Petronell-Carnuntum
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°7′N 16°51′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictBruck an der Leitha
Government
 • MayorMartin Almstädter (SPÖ)
Area
[1]
 • Total25.37 km2 (9.80 sq mi)
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,245
 • Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2404
Area code02163
Websitewww.petronell.at

History

The village derives the second half of its name, Carnuntum, from the ancient Roman legionary fortress and headquarters of the Pannonian fleet from 50 AD, and later a large city of 50,000 inhabitants.[3][4]

Carnuntum Amphiteater Zivilstadt

There is a 2000-year-old amphitheatre, which was built outside the city walls around the end of the 2nd century AD. The arena was originally surrounded by stadium seating for 13,000 spectators. There was an hexagonal basin speculated to be a baptismal font built in the 4th century AD, by which time the amphitheatre's usage had changed.[5]

Geography

Petronell-Carnuntum lies in the Industrieviertel area of Lower Austria. About 26 percent of the municipality is forested. It lies on the southern bank of the Danube, southwest of Hainburg an der Donau.

Culture

The World Theatre Festival Carnumtum (German: Art Carnuntum Welttheater Festival[6]) is held each year in the ancient amphitheatre. It is organised by Art Carnuntum, a cultural organisation that aims support the cultural and philosophical heritage of Europe and promotes classical drama in both traditional and contemporary styles.[7] The festival was founded around 1988[6] by Piero Bordin,[7] who died suddenly in March 2021. His daughter Constantin Bordin is artistic director.[8] Collaborators from Greece include Irini Pappas, Michalis Kakogianis, and Theodoros Terzopoulus, and the popular festival has become known as an international centre for ancient drama as well as European classical and modern music.[6]

The festival was held in August in 2021.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. Sutter Fichtner, Paula (2009). Historical Dictionary of Austria. Scarecrow Press. p. 54&–55. ISBN 9780810863101.
  4. Beattie, Andrew (2010). The Danube: A Cultural History. Oxford University Press. p. 109. ISBN 9780199768356.
  5. "Civilian City's Amphitheatre". Römerstadt Carnuntum. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  6. Gstrein, Georg (26 July 2021). "Art Carnuntum Welttheater Festival 2021". Hephaestus Wien (in German). Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  7. "About us". Home. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  8. "Constantina Bordin: „Jede Sekunde war eine Sternstunde"". NÖN.at. 26 August 2021.



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