European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 04, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse And j is photos by John Bohmer this Temple is part of the ancient roman Colony that dates to 27 . Augusta Rai Irica roman ruins offer close up history lesson by Steve scholar staff writer about six Miles from the heart of Basel Are the ruins of the roman Colony of Augusta Vaurica. Founded about 27 ., the Colony was once Home to thousands of citizens who strolled leisurely through the area bounded by the Black Forest on one Side and what would be Basel on the present Day site reveals in All its glory the remains of several temples and an Amphitheater. There is also an outdoor theater which still presents plays in the summertime. A reconstructed roman House which contains a museum is also on the site. Other Sites available to see Are the Basilica the main forum the tavern and the women s Baths. Visitors Are free to roam through the ruins which stretch Over almost two Miles. Climbing the ancient temples on the same Steps the romans used sitting on the rough Hen rocks of the. Amphitheater and Reading the multilingual signs including English detailing the area s history is surely a history lesson second to none. Getting there leave Basel on the East Side of the City and take the im2-n3 across the Rhine. Continue on the Motorway until you see the Liestal Augst exit. Take the exit and follow the signs to Augusta Vaurica. Trees have taken Root on the scats of the old Amphitheater left. A Marker remains on one of the temples at Augusta Vaurica. A moated Castle which dates to the 13th Century is now used As a restaurant in the Village of Binning in Swit erland.fabruary4, 1993 stripes Magazine
