Aosta 3-Day Itinerary

The main Roman gate to the city, with three arches and two defensive towers still intact. It marks the original entrance on the decumanus maximus.

🕐 Always open

💡 Walk through the central arch and look up at the intricate stonework. The gate is also the start of the pedestrianised Via Porta Pretoria – great for a morning stroll.

The original eastern gate to the Roman town, preserved as three arched passages flanked by twin towers. You can walk through both pedestrian arches and see the Roman road pavement underneath.

🕐 Always open

💡 Stand under the central arch at midday — the light hits the Roman inscription on the keystone. The gate connects to the Decumanus Maximus, the main Roman street, still lined with shops.

Baguette e bollicine · ££

Papà Marcel · ££

Free entry to the cathedral proper – a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The 12th-century floor mosaics and luminous stained glass are the highlights.

🕐 Daily 07:00-12:00, 15:00-19:00

💡 Check the cloister behind the church; it's often unlocked and has beautiful carved capitals. Leave a small donation if you use the audio guide app.

Grand 1st-century BC gate with three arches, part of the intact Roman city walls that encircle the old town.

🕐 Always accessible (external structure).

💡 Walk through the gate and follow the wall path along Via San Anselmo for a free self-guided Roman tour.

Medieval cathedral with a Baroque facade, Romanesque bell tower, and a treasury museum. The main nave and crypt are free to enter.

🕐 Daily 07:30–12:00, 15:00–19:00

💡 Check the crypt beneath the altar—it has 11th-century frescoes. The treasury costs €5 but skip it unless you're keen on reliquaries.

A subterranean Roman gallery from the 1st century BC, part of the ancient forum. You can walk through the vaulted corridors beneath Piazza Giovanni XXII, seeing original stonework and inscriptions.

🕐 Monday to Saturday 9:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00

💡 Go in the late afternoon when the low sun lights up the arches; the entrance is in the crypt of the cathedral, so it can be easy to miss. No ticket needed.

Il Capanno

Ristorante Orchidea

The original eastern gate of the Roman walled city, built in 25 BC. Three arches under a stone pediment remain, with sections of the Roman road visible through

💡 Stand under the central arch and look south to see the alignment with the Roman forum.

Romanesque crypt beneath the 4th-century cathedral, with mosaic floors, carved capitals and a quiet, atmospheric feel. Free to enter during church opening hours

💡 Visit mid-morning for best light filtering through the small windows.

Ruins of a 1st-century Roman theatre, originally seating 4,000. The 22-meter-high south facade is still intact; you can walk among the lower tiers and backstage

💡 Enter through the free Archaeological Museum next door — the theatre ticket is included in that museum's entry, but the grounds are open and you can see the facade from the street for free.

Well-preserved Roman-era theatre ruins with a striking 22-metre-high southern facade, located near the city centre.

💡 Visit late afternoon for good light on the stone; the adjacent Roman walls and Porta Pretoria are also free to walk around.

Trattoria degli Artisti

Rossopomodoro