Avenches or Aventicum, the former capital of Roman Helvetia, is located on the top of a hill in the canton of Vaud, near its border with Fribourg.
The archeological site is one of Switzerland’s most important ones. You can also visit a 13th-century castle, medieval monuments and historic buildings.
At the entrance to the village, you’ll find the amphitheatre which remains as the country’s best-preserved Roman monument.
The famous ancient arena hosts nowadays several festivals of international renown. The Roman Museum is also in there.
AVENCHES, is member of “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SWITZERLAND”
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