• 9 years ago
All over Europe, the Romans founded cities which still stand today. Like Aventicum in western Switzerland, now about 2,000 years old. The anniversary was recently celebrated with a festival featuring gladiator fighting, a Roman theatre performance and mosaic workshops. Julie Hunt/SRF/Philippe Nicolet)

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