Augusta Raurica

This isn't just one place, but an area. The ruins were originally a Roman-era theater. It's enormous, with approximately 20 steps and three entrances. Opposite the Roman theater was a raised platform where clergy and political leaders gave speeches—you could imagine it as the center of a stage. Over 1,000 years have eroded the walls, but the theater has undergone repeated repairs and maintenance over the past few decades, and much of the seating has been restored. Underground, you can still see some of the Roman walls. It's about an hour's bike ride from downtown Basel.

Well restored or preserved ruins with adequate signage, toilets, snack bar and musem. Very popular attraction. Some handicapped parking with all parking requiring Swiss or coinage of one or more Euro per hour.

This is a great Roman historical experience, mixing visible ruins, physical reconstructions, virtual reconstructions, and visible ongoing archaeology digs. It's a nice walk around outside too, covering quite some distance between all the points, make sure you have good walking shoes and a water bottle.

Augusta Raurica offers an immersive experience into Roman life, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Strolling through the ruins, you can explore remnants of ancient temples, baths, and homes, providing a tangible connection to the past. If you're here in August, don't miss the medieval festival that brings the ancient world to life with reenactments, crafts, and entertainment!

Historical site which now has forests and fields surrounding it, so there's not much structure to see

Lovely experience,small museum was very interesting, the site as a whole was amazing. Definitely recommend. We visited during the Roman faire, well worth a visit!

An incredible historical site to visit that is not too far away from Basel by bus. If you enjoy Roman history, you would highly appreciate this place. All the outdoor stuff including the underground sewer tunnel are free to visit. A lot of the boards are written in English too.

This was a truly beautiful place with lots of ancient Roman ruins. They are very old and not all are intact but for me, that's part of its charm. They are spread apart as it is a former village or town, but it is very much worth the walk.

As I discovered there are actually more to Roman ruins than just the major draw cards. Well, sort of, because there are a lot of them that are probably not really worth going too far out of your way to visit, however if you happen to be driving past such a place, then it can be a pretty good thing to stop of for a bit and have a look around, as is the case here. This place is just outside of Basel (which is probably why the city is actually located here), and while it isn't one of the major centres, it is still pretty cool. Sort of worth the half-hour or so, and a good excuse to get out of the car and stretch your legs.

As I am not well versed in the number of beautifully preserved Roman settlements still in existence what I am about to say is only true because it is what I have experienced thus far, this is one of the most beautifully preserved Roman settlements I have ever experienced. It is expansive so be sure to allocate at least 3 hours and wear your walking shoes.