Ancient Roman walls in Aosta, Roman fortification walls in Aosta, Italy
The Roman defensive walls stretch 2.5 kilometers around Aosta's urban center, featuring multiple towers and gates built with local stone materials.
Construction of the walls began in 25 BC when Augusta Praetoria Salassorum served as a strategic point connecting Alpine trade routes through the Roman Empire.
The walls integrate modern life with ancient architecture as residents and visitors walk along paths where Roman soldiers once stood guard centuries ago.
Visitors can explore the walls by following a marked path that circles the perimeter while viewing both the mountains and city structures.
The defensive structure includes three separate entrance passages through Porta Praetoria, with original gate grooves still visible in the stonework.
Location: Aosta
GPS coordinates: 45.73800,7.32111
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:55
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Aosta Cathedral
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Roman Theatre of Aosta
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Roman amphitheatre of Aoste
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Pont de Pierre
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Chiesa di Santo Stefano
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Aosta Regional Library
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Sant'Orso Tilia
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Torre dei Signori di Porta S. Orso
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