Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy
Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy, Archaeological museum in Vidy district, Switzerland
Description
The Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy is an archaeological museum near the lake displaying artifacts from the Roman settlement Lousonna. The collections include mosaics, pottery, coins, and inscribed stones that were uncovered during excavations at the site.
History
The Roman settlement Lousonna emerged in the first century as a trading port on the lake shore. The museum itself was established to preserve the rich archaeological discoveries from this ancient location for future generations.
Culture
The museum reveals how Romans lived and worked in this region through everyday objects found at the site. Visitors can observe how people here dressed, ate, and furnished their homes nearly 2000 years ago.
Practical
The visit works well for people of all ages since the display is clearly organized and many objects are easy to understand. Allow time to browse the display cases and explore the outdoor areas with reconstructed structures.
Did you know?
The museum sits directly at an active excavation site where new discoveries are regularly made. These ongoing operations show how archaeologists gradually uncover the history of this ancient city layer by layer.
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