Windisch Roman Amphitheatre, Windisch, Switzerland

The Roman amphitheatre in Windisch was built in the first half of the 1st century AD in the immediate vicinity of the Roman legion camp Vindonissa. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre in Switzerland.

During the reign of Emperor Tiberius (14 to 37 AD), when the Legio XIII Gemina was stationed in Vindonissa, a first wooden amphitheatre was built. It was destroyed by fire around 45 AD.

The camp was rebuilt of stone around 50 AD by Legio XXI Rapax and it has been preserved until today. The outer wall was 111 × 99 meters, the arena 64 × 52 meters. There was space for around 11,000 spectators.

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William Stemwell III (7 months ago)
Enjoyed the self guided learning visuals while spending as much time as we wanted in the area. I wish we had brought lunch for a picnic.

Bernardo Lamere (8 months ago)
a simple place but with a lot of history. more than 2000 years of history…

Thamarai Kannan (12 months ago)
Extraordinary historical event... Proud to be viewed...

Christian Rohner (2 years ago)
Great trip to the past. Very informative with hands-on exhibits. Food and drinks available, too.

Marianna Weaver (2 years ago)
Beautiful ruins

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