Italy · Architecture

2-Hour Aosta Cathedral and Cryptoporticus Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay a respectful visit to the Cattedrale di Aosta
02 Explore the Forensic Cryptoporticus
03 Discover one of Aosta's best-preserved Roman buildings
04 Examine the Cryptoporticus's horseshoe-shaped structure and twin galleries

Take this 2-hour excursion in Aosta to discover two of the city's most important artistic and architectural landmarks. Visit the famous Cathedral of Aosta and explore the historic Forensic Cryptoporticus, one of the city's most remarkable Roman sites.

The Cryptoporticus is horseshoe-shaped, with a double gallery and barrel vaults supported by arches in local limestone.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Aosta

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cathedral and Forensic Cryptoporticus Tour in Aosta

On this tour, I will accompany you to discover two of the most important artistic and architectural testimonies of the city.
Our first stop will be the Forensic Cryptoporticus, one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in Aosta and one of the earliest architectural constructions dating back to the foundation of the city.
We will study its very special structure together. The Cryptoporticus is horseshoe-shaped, with a double gallery and barrel vaults supported by arches in local limestone. It encloses the sacred area with two twin temples.
During our visit, we will observe its details and reveal its secrets to you. It will be a very interesting tour.