Aosta has earned the nickname “little Rome of the Alps” due to the extraordinary wealth of its archaeological sites from Roman times that can be visited like an open-air museum. …

The Arch of Augustus (in French Arc d'Auguste) is a monument in the city of Aosta, northern Italy. It was erected in 25 BC on the occasion of the Roman victory over the Salassi and was the …

Ancient Roman roads, a crumbling theatre, bridges and aqueducts, city walls and old crypts are all in evidence throughout the Aosta Valley. For further information click here.

May 5, 2022 · The city of Aosta is located in the centre of Aosta Valley, 583 metres above sea level. It rises up among many Roman ruins and majestic mountains; Becca di Nona, Monte …

Amid pristine landscapes and historic churches and castles of incomparable beauty, Aosta lets you dive headlong into its past by retracing the footsteps of the Ancient Romans and exploring …

Guided tours of the Roman monuments of the Aosta Valley to discover archaeological remains such as the Roman Road to Gaul or the aqueduct-bridge of Pondel

Jan 14, 2021 · Founded by the Romans in 25 BC, Aosta is the second Italian city with the largest number of Roman ruins still visible - in fact, it is sometimes called ‘Rome of the Alps,’ being …

Jan 21, 2024 · The Arch of Augustus, also known as the Arco di Augusto in Italian, is an ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Aosta, a city in the Aosta Valley region of northern Italy. It is …

The arch is one of the symbols of the city and testifies to its ancient Roman origin. Nearly 12 meters high, this monument flaunts the classical Roman style, with a single fornix and ten half …

Founded in 25 BC under the name Augusta Praetoria in honour of the Emperor Augustus, the city of Aosta preserves valuable archaeological remains from Roman times. The urban layout of …