Martigny

• Martigny is a city and capital of the district of Martigny in the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.
• It has an elevation of 1,545 ft (471m) and is on the road to the Great St. Bernard Pass.

History

• It was occupied by the Romans in 57 BCE, who named it Octodurum and included it in the Roman Province of Alpes Poenninae.
• A Roman Road connected Martigny to Aosta in Italy via the Roman Great St. Bernard Pass.

Church of our Lady of the Visitation, Martigny

Roman Sites

• Amphitheatre
• Temples
• Thermal Baths

Domus of the Household Genius, Martigny

Museums

• Musee Gallo Romaine
  • The museum is located within the Fondation Pierre Gianadda Museum.
  • Musee Gallo Romaine

Fondation Pierre Gianadda Museum, Martigny

Roman Roads

• Via of the Alpes Poenniae:
  • Milan–Aosta–Roman Great St. Bernard Pass–Bourg Saint Pierre–Martigny–Lyon

Roman Amphitheatre, Martigny