Roman Temple of Augusta Raurica
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 47° 31.974 E 007° 43.235
32T E 403703 N 5265179
From the theatre you can climb the broad steps to the platform of what was once an imposing temple. It was built around 50-75 AD, at the same time as the first instance of the theatre across from it.
Waymark Code: WM1VW1
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/16/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Chris777
Views: 78

The is one of many traces of the Roman civilization in what is now the town of Augst in Switzerland. The Roman temple was constructed after Mediterranean examples on top of an older, Gallo-Roman square temple.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.

Admission Fee: Free

Opening days/times:
24 x 7


Web Site: [Web Link]

Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces

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