Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Aosta, Italy
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1.5 km
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Experience Aosta in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in AostaSight 1: Museo Archeologico Regionale
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Valle d'Aosta, abbreviated as MAR, is an archaeological museum based in Aosta, Italy.
Wikipedia: Museo archeologico regionale della Valle d'Aosta (IT), Website
Sight 2: Criptoportico Forense
The forensic cryptoporticus is a Roman monument in the city of Aosta, and in ancient times surrounded the sacred area of the forum of Augusta Praetoria.
Sight 3: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Aosta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Aosta, in north-west Italy, built in the 4th century. It is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Aosta.
Sight 4: Anfiteatro romano di Aosta
The Roman amphitheatre of Aosta is located within the Roman city walls. Its ruins are incorporated into a medieval building, the monastery of the nuns of St. Catherine, which today houses the nuns of St. Joseph who can be asked to visit the structure. The entrance is in Via dell'Anfiteatro at number 4.
Sight 5: Torre dei Balivi / Tour du Bailliage
The tower of the bailiffs - in French, Tour du bailliage -, actually one of the towers of Aosta with adjoining stronghold, is one of the medieval architectures of Aosta. It is located on the corner of Rue Guido Rey and Rue Jean de la Pierre, at the north-east corner of the Roman city walls. Since 2014 it has been home to the Musical Institute of the Aosta Valley.
Sight 6: Casa Tollen
The Tollen house is a restored medieval building, an integral part of the historical heritage of Aosta, now used as a deposit of the regional museum.
Sight 7: Tour Fromage
The Tour Fromage, also known as Torre Casei, is one of the towers of Aosta, in the Aosta Valley.
Sight 8: Teatro romano di Aosta
The Roman Theatre is an ancient building in Aosta, north-western Italy.
Sight 9: Torre dei Signori di Porta S. Orso
The towers of Aosta date back, in their general layout, to Roman times; Some of them have been preserved until the contemporary age. In later times, other towers were built.
Sight 10: Porta Prætoria / Porte Prétorienne
The Porta Pretoria or Praetorian Gate is the city gate at the eastern entrance to the Roman city of Augusta Prætoria Salassorum.
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