Augusta Raurica — Attraction in Augst

Augusta Raurica is a Roman archaeological site and an open-air museum in Switzerland located on the south bank of the Rhine river about 20 km east of Basel; in the town of of Augst. It is the site of the oldest known Roman colony on the Rhine. A nice excursion place with the family and friends for a day out from basel or nearby cities, communes by bike or as a hiking trip to have a charm of the semi-ruined yet some of the well preserved Roman civilization. It also has the the largest late antique silver treasure; arguably the best-preserved ancient theatre north...

Augusta Raurica is the Latin name of a Roman town in Switzerland, located ca 20 km east of Basel. There is a lot to see here. To visit the museum and the Roman house you have to pay. Acess to the remaining parts of the Roman town is free. The site is open daily 10-17. You can visit the whole site in 4, 5 or 6 hours. If you are interested in the history of the Roman Empire, this place is definitely something for you.

PS. Transport from Basel to the Roman town: bus number 81 will bring you to the modern village of Augst...

Augusta Raurica is one of those rare, beautiful historic sites you visit once or twice in a lifetime! Stunningly well preserved structures & a HUGE abundance of silver treasure were uncovered on this hilltop site. Great museum where English speakers were well catered for which is an all to common a rarity in Switzerland. I found it to be hugely educational & also incredibly serene but I did visit in February when it's likely at its least busy. Well worth the visit if old stuff...