I have seen better preserved Roman theaters, but these are dramatic looking somehow. It is definitely a must see if you pass by Aosta.
These are really beautiful and we were able to view them for free. There is a brochure that explains the ruins but you need to look for it.
Shopping more affordable than Geneva or Annecy, views spectacular, people were friendly. Like Annecy it's a bit touristy but less crowded, for a first week of August. Nicely worked old town shops surrounding historic monuments.
Obviously if you go to Aosta you HAVE TO visit the Roman Theater. It's in a very good state ... and it's for free. Moreover we got in the morning on a chilly day and had the whole theater "for our own".THEN we saw on our guide that it was possible to visit the arcs of the amphitheater, but that you had to ask the nuns on the convent next to it ..and that was one of the most magic experiences of our trip.An 83 year old nun was glad to be our guide. Walking slowly, almost whispering, she showed us the chapel, the crypt, the (very nice) garden, and of course the arcs.Her politeness, friendliness and time that she dedicated to a couple & two kids of "foreigners" are something we'll never forget.
Well, not exactly in a bottle, but in a capsule. You could literally feel the history of this 25BC or there about site. Certainly worth a visit as its right in town, a convenient walk.
Amazing that tehre is still so much to see from this old theatre. all the roman remains are impressive.
It is hard not to find yourself face to face with some form of Ancient Greek or Roman ruins when traveling in Italy. As such, I have noticed most such locations have one of the following traits:1) they cost, often exorbitantly, to explore2) they are only really able to be seen from a distance (often fenced off)3) they are incredibly ruinedAosta's Teatro is special because it is none of these. Entry is completely free. You get to wander among the ruins. And while it's certainly not preserved the way some theaters are, it straddles the line of being just complete enough to visualize and recognize the purpose of the structure, while still abstract enough for the mind to wander. Point being, it's a beautiful chunk of history that isn't being held at a distance. If you're in Aosta, there's no reason not to stop by.
This is worth stopping by to see, but there is not much here other than a large single wall left. You can get a view of this from various locations down side streets in the old town if you don't feel like you want to pay to enter.
You will see the ruins from far ahead and they will beckon you to come and have a look. They make for a tremendous walk and are beautiful, especially with the gorgeous mountains as a backdrop. Entrance is free even though there's a fence around the grounds.