Avenches (half-day)

4 September

Description

We will discover the prestigious Aventicum, capital of Roman Helvetia, which has maintained close links with Imperial Rome for several centuries. This guided tour will retrace the evolution of the city and its place in the Roman Empire. Whether in the museum or in the archaeological repositories, you will have the opportunity to discover unique objects illustrating the different powers present in society, religious, political and economic. At the heart of the exhibition, an interactive model and a film will immerse you in the history of Aventicum and the evolution of its territory. Finally, you will visit the ancient monuments in situ, remains of this great capital.

Capacity:

10 - 25 people

Price:

40 EUR (includes transportation from and to Bern, guides and tickets to all visits)

Transportation:

train

Meeting point:

"Treffpunkt" in Bern train station, 8:15

Approximate schedule

 8:15  departure from the “Treffpunkt” (meeting point) in Bern’s train station
 9:30  arrival in Avenches
 9:30 - 11:30  guided visit of the archaeological depository
 11:30 - 12:15  guided visit of the Museum
 12:15 - 13:15  visit of the archaeological site
 13:30  departure from Avenches
 14:30  arrival in Bern


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