{"id":1600,"date":"2026-09-24T15:58:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avenches.ch\/aventicum-capital-of-the-helvetii\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T17:10:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:10:06","slug":"aventicum-capital-of-the-helvetii","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avenches.ch\/en\/aventicum-capital-of-the-helvetii\/","title":{"rendered":"Aventicum, Capital of the Helvetii"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n Aventicum, Capital of the Helvetii\n<\/h1>\n \n \n The habits and customs of Aventicum\u2019s inhabitants 2,000 years ago included entertaining themselves at the arena by attending gladiator fights, taking time for their well-being, as well as basking and relaxing at the thermal baths.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n \n The Roman Site and Museum in Avenches\n<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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\n \n This Roman city was the capital of the Helvetii people, numbering 20,000 souls at the time; a settlement that rose to be a colony and was placed under the Emperor\u2019s protection. Its influence and outreach extended far and wide, from the north to the south of the Alps. Evidence from this sumptuous and flourishing era are still visible today when visiting the Roman Site\u2019s vestiges of its imposing monuments and the Roman Museum\u2019s impressive collection of ancient objects.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Vue a\u00e9rienne du paysage autour d'Avenches avec les monuments romains. En arri\u00e8re-plan, on voit le lac.<\/div>\n
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\n \n The Roman site of Aventicum\n<\/h2>\n \n

Aventicum was a thriving city since it was founded and developed enormously during three centuries. At its peak, the city was home to nearly 20,000 inhabitants. <\/p>\n

Many monuments and majestic vestiges remain from this prolific period and they are easily accessible to visitors during a one and a half hour hike or bike ride, as well as during a guided tour for a personalized sightseeing discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Explore the Roman site of Aventicum\n <\/svg> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n \n Find out more about the Roman site of Aventicum\n<\/h2>\n \n \n