Roman ruins

Abstract

In Roman times, Aosta was called Augusta Praetoria Salassorum and the town was founded at a point that controlled the Great St Bernard and Little St Bernard passes linking the Po plain to conquered Gaul. The Roman ruins bear witness to this strategic importance.

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