Avenches

• Avenches is a town located to the south of Lake Neuchatel in the Vaud Canton of Switzerland.
• It was founded between 15-13 BCE as the Roman city of Aventicum and until 120 CE, it was the first capital of the Province of Raetia.

Roman Sites

• The Roman Ruins of Aventicum:
  • Amphitheatre and Museum
  • Theatre
  • Temples
  • City Wall

Museums

• Avenches Roman Museum
  • The museum is located in Avenches Roman Amphitheatre.
  • It holds various Finds from Aventicum, including a gold bust of Marcus Aurelius in Armour.

Roman Museum in Avenches, Switzerland