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Roman theatre in Avenches, Aventicum, Switzerland, Europe Royalty Free Stock Photo

Avenches, Aventicum roman antiquites, Switzerland, Europe Royalty Free Stock Photo

Roman theatre in Avenches, Aventicum, Switzerland, Europe

Avenches, Aventicum from ancient roman east gate, Switzerland, Europe Royalty Free Stock Photo

Avenches is a small town in the French-speaking part of Switzerland which had a glorious past: during the Roman occupation, Aventicum (the old name of Avenches) was the capital of the Helvetia Province. The Roman Amphitheatre, sitting at the foot of the medieval city is still in used today. The theatre has been investigated only partially. It was built in the first half of the second century. It was 106.80 m. wide, its orchestra 20 m. It had five entrances (vomitoria) and a capacity of 11000-12400.