Villa Otrang is a large Roman villa rustica located north-east of Trier. It was built around the first century CE and then extensively expanded in the middle of the 2nd century. This coincided with a relatively peaceful period throughout the Roman Empire and was reflected in increasing prosperity in the Moselle region. In addition to the impressive manor house, the complex included several baths, a heating system (hypocaust) and a temple area. The presence of a courtyard and smaller farm buildings shows that the villa was the centre of agricultural activities. Villa Otrang was inhabited until the 4th century, after which it was partially destroyed by the Franks.

Following extensive archaeological excavations and restorations (first in the 19th century and then again in the 1960s in the wake of damages caused during the war), the villa has been provided with several protective buildings that do not aim to reflect the villa’s original Roman architecture (model above). The buildings protect extensive surviving and partially restored Roman mosaics that are accessible to the general public. See official web site for opening hours and guided tours.