Aosta: The Alpine Rome - A Travel Guide

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Aosta, the Rome of the Alps, lies some one hundred and ten kilometres north-northwest of Turin and is the principal town of the Valle d'Aosta. Surrounded by mountains, Grand Combin and Mont Vélan to the north, Becca di Nona and Monte Emilius to the south and Testa del Ruitor to the west.

Aosta's Roman past is clearly visible, parts of the city walls, constructed with river rock and covered by travertine blocks, the Arch of Augustus, the Pretorian G...