teatro romano di aosta

There are Roman ruins all over Italy naturally and Aosta's little amphi-theatre is something to see while visiting this mountain city. It's small and if you close your eyes you might be able to imagine it 2000 years ago with the dramatic alpine backdrop. There aren't a lot of interpretive signs or information about this place but then that seems to be the case for a lot of small archeological sites. I give this site a poor to average rating if only because there are so many other spectacular Roman sites out there. If anyone has every visited El Djem in Tunisia you'll know what I'm talking about.

I have seen better preserved Roman theaters, but these are dramatic looking somehow. It is definitely a must see if you pass by Aosta.

Located near the city center of Aosta, El Teatro Romano di Aosta, or the Roman theater of Aosta is a magnificent and large structure in very good condition considering its age. It was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus sometime not long after the Arch of Augustus (built in 25 B.C.). Admission is free and you tour on your own, but if you can find a local who knows the history, that is a plus. There is also an ancient Roman amphitheater built during the reign of Emperor Claudius next to the theater. It is estimated that the theater originally could hold up to around 4000 spectators in Roman times. As I mentioned before, it is a large structure which occupies about 3 city blocks in size. Also by the theater, archaeological studies have discovered remains of an ancient market place, storehouses, a temple and other structures (although there are no real visible remains to really 'see' of these structures today).I highly recommend seeing this historic and photogenic structure while you are in the Aosta area!

Covered by the houses this place is beautyful and give a very important hiatorical rule at the city.Big and well conservated this place is one of the best places to see in Valle d'Aosta.Entrance for free and here you cannot avoid a selfie with the old walla behind

You will see the ruins from far ahead and they will beckon you to come and have a look. They make for a tremendous walk and are beautiful, especially with the gorgeous mountains as a backdrop. Entrance is free even though there's a fence around the grounds.

If you love Italian history + Roman ruins especially, then this is the place for you ! Amazing location, only 5-10mins from the centre of town, and truly remarkable collection of ruins. If you get there for the sunset, it's particularly beautiful. Great scenery - try to stop at taking just the one photo of the theatre, as set against the mountians (for more of a background effect) ! Enjoy ....

Amazing that tehre is still so much to see from this old theatre. all the roman remains are impressive.

Obviously if you go to Aosta you HAVE TO visit the Roman Theater. It's in a very good state ... and it's for free. Moreover we got in the morning on a chilly day and had the whole theater "for our own".THEN we saw on our guide that it was possible to visit the arcs of the amphitheater, but that you had to ask the nuns on the convent next to it ..and that was one of the most magic experiences of our trip.An 83 year old nun was glad to be our guide. Walking slowly, almost whispering, she showed us the chapel, the crypt, the (very nice) garden, and of course the arcs.Her politeness, friendliness and time that she dedicated to a couple & two kids of "foreigners" are something we'll never forget.

This is amazing in this town in the very north of Italy to find there ancient roman ruins they are well presented for the tourist and near the town square.

Well, not exactly in a bottle, but in a capsule. You could literally feel the history of this 25BC or there about site. Certainly worth a visit as its right in town, a convenient walk.

Shopping more affordable than Geneva or Annecy, views spectacular, people were friendly. Like Annecy it's a bit touristy but less crowded, for a first week of August. Nicely worked old town shops surrounding historic monuments.

It is hard not to find yourself face to face with some form of Ancient Greek or Roman ruins when traveling in Italy. As such, I have noticed most such locations have one of the following traits:1) they cost, often exorbitantly, to explore2) they are only really able to be seen from a distance (often fenced off)3) they are incredibly ruinedAosta's Teatro is special because it is none of these. Entry is completely free. You get to wander among the ruins. And while it's certainly not preserved the way some theaters are, it straddles the line of being just complete enough to visualize and recognize the purpose of the structure, while still abstract enough for the mind to wander. Point being, it's a beautiful chunk of history that isn't being held at a distance. If you're in Aosta, there's no reason not to stop by.

These are really beautiful and we were able to view them for free. There is a brochure that explains the ruins but you need to look for it.

This is worth stopping by to see, but there is not much here other than a large single wall left. You can get a view of this from various locations down side streets in the old town if you don't feel like you want to pay to enter.

Located right in the middle of the town this attraction is very easy to get to. Credit due as well for the attraction being absolutely free !The ruins are quite compact and do not sprawl over a huge area. That said the amphitheater wall is almost complete and far larger than one would imagine. The one great failing is there is no information on what is on view. (One could argue that what does one expect for free ? Well - all the Museums in the UK are free and full of info). That said a real must see in Aosta.