Attractions and Places To See in Broye-Vully - Top 20

Lots of things to visit and the place to take a break and drink a good glass of wine from the cellars of the town

The church tower of Saint-Etienne was once an integral part of the fortifications. Easily recognizable by its solid construction and the loopholes on the sides. In the tower passage there is an interesting information board stating that Wolfgang Amadé Mozart and his family stopped in Moudon in 1766 on their journey through Switzerland.

The city wall must have been huge if such a gate is so far away from the city...

THE EAST GATE - A MONUMENTAL BUILDING IN A DOMINANT LOCATION High above the town center on the plain is the East Gate - one of the two monumental entrances to the city wall of Aventicum. The construction of the city wall around 72 AD created new entrances to the city. The one on the east side is controlled by a gate building. This square building measuring 28 x 20 m is flanked on the outside by two octagonal towers. Two wide passages, which cross a round open-air courtyard, were intended for vehicles and two narrower side passages were reserved for pedestrians. Two openings on the city side allowed access to the two side towers and to the upper floor of the gate building. The preserved architectural elements testify to the magnificent and richly decorated character of the facades. In this way they announced the political power and economic prosperity of the Aventicum colony both internally and externally. LA PORTE DE L'EST - UN OUVRAGE MONUMENTAL - EN SITUATION DOMINANTE Au-dessus du center-ville situé dans la plaine se trouve la porte de l'Est - l'une des deux entrées monumentales du mur d'enceinte d'Aventicum. Avec la construction du mur d'enceinte vers 72 apr. J.-C., de new accesses to the ville sont créés. The oriental access is controlled by a porte, édifice quadrangulaire de 28 x 20 m wide on the exterior of two octogonal tours. Deux larges couloirs cen-traux traversant une cour circulaire à ciel ouvert sont réservés aux véhicules et deux passages lateéraux, plus étroits, aux piétons. On you can enter the two lateral tours and access the upper level of the porte property for two outer tours on the other side of the city. The architectonic elements preserve the appearance of the ostentatious character and rich decoration of the façades. Ils annonçaient ainsi, tant à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur, la puissance politique et la prosperité économique de la colonie d'Aventicum. THE EAST GATE - A MONUMENTAL STRUCTURE - ON A DOMINANT LOCATION Above the city center located in the plain is the East Gate - one of the two monumental gates of the city wall of Aventicum. With the construction of the city wall around 72 AD, new entrances to the city were created. The eastern one was monitored by a 28 x 20 m quadrangular gate flanked by two external octogonal towers. Two wide central passages crossing a circular open-air courtyard were reserved for vehicles, and two more narrow lateral passages served for pedestrians. One could enter the two lateral towers and reach the upper floor of the gate proper through two openings on the city side. The preserved architectural elements suggest that the facades were richly adorned, thus boasting the political power and the economic prosperity of the colony of Aventicum to both the local population and the outer world.

The Théâtre romain du Selley in Avenches is a remarkable Roman theater that was part of the ancient city of Aventicum. Built in the 1st century AD, the theater could accommodate up to 8,000 spectators and served as a venue for theatrical performances, gladiator fights and other public events. Today, the well-preserved ruins of the theater are a fascinating historical monument that attracts visitors from all over the world. With its imposing architecture and rich history, the Roman Theater is an important part of Avenches' cultural heritage and a symbol of the ancient Roman city's former splendor.

The Sanctuaire du Cigognier in Avenches is a significant archaeological site that houses the remains of a Roman sanctuary. The sanctuary was dedicated to the god Mars Caturix and was built during Roman rule in what is now Switzerland. The ruins, including parts of a temple and an altar, provide insight into the religious practice and cultural significance of the region during the Roman period. Visitors can explore the remains and learn more about the history and archaeology of Avenches.

The Roman theater was probably built in the 2nd century AD. Today you can tour the historic site and even have a picnic there. Further information at https://www.aventicum.org/de/monumente/theater

The small museum is highly recommended.