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Roman Theatre of Aosta

The construction of the Theater of Aosta is believed to have taken place a few decades after the foundation of the city, in 25 BC: in fact, remains of pre-existing buildings have been found in the area. The amphitheater dates back to the time of Emperor Claudius. Together with the amphitheater, placed on the same axis, it occupies three blocks contiguous to the walls, along the main street of the city, the Decumano Massimo, near the Porta Prætoria. The theater occupied an area of ​​81 ...