A taste of Rome in Switzerland

Avenches is home to Switzerland's Roman coliseum. I found it to be as interesting as the Coliseum in Rome. What makes this place special is the lack of tourists and the ability to actually walk throughout the amphitheater, which once held seats for 16,000 spectators.

Besides the amphitheater, Aventicum -- the name for the ancient Roman town -- contains remnants of a Theatre, The Temple of the Grange-des-Dîmes (2nd century AD), "Capitol Hill," and Baths. A very pleasant way to experience Roman history.