Augusta Praetoria Roman

Aosta - Aosta is the regional capital of the Aosta Valley, seated at 583 meters above sea level, has 33,000 inhabitants. Located near the Gran Paradiso National Park, it is surrounded by spectacular nature among eagles and ibex. It preserves the urban structure given to it by the Romans and preserves some vestiges of the period; in fact grouped in the city center we find the praetorian gate, the majestic arch of Augustus, both of the first century.

BC, as well as a bridge, a theater and an amphitheater all of Roman manufacture. San Orso, an articulated medieval complex with beautiful bell tower and cloister in Romanesque style, certainly deserves a visit. Noteworthy is the Romanesque Cathedral with the two apsidal bell towers; Gothic interior with stained glass windows from the 15th century and an interesting mosaic floor from the 12th-13th century. The regional Archaeological Museum with a rich numismatic collection and Roman finds is of enormous interest. Undoubtedly worthy is the tour of the Roman walls, dating back to Augustus with twenty two-storey quadrangular towers.