MARtiGNy - Tomas

Roman Martigny
Martigny was known as an important centre for trade during the Roman
period. Described by Julius Caesar as the place where his troops suffered
a defeat in 57 B.C., the town was an imperial forum under Claudius’ rule,
and subsequently became the capital of the Pennine Alps, under the name
of Claudii Vallensium. Its Gallo-Roman remains, uncovered during numerous
archaeological digs, invite you to take a journey back in time and
discover the Gallo-Roman temple, the Roman amphitheatre, the Domus
where the domestic genius was worshipped, as well as the Temenus and
the Mithraeum, the only sanctuaries dedicated to the ancient sun god
Mithras which are open to the public in Switzerland.
The Pro Octoduro Foundation protects and maintains the archeological
site of Claudii Vallensium Forum and maintains the Gallo-Roman ruins of
Martigny.
Since 2011, the Tepidarium remains (a part of Gallo-Roman thermal baths)
have been highlighted, sheltered and symbolically connected to the Pierre
Gianadda Foundation through a colonnade and a water field.
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