Martigny, Switzerland

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Martigny, Switzerland
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Martigny (German: Martinach, Latin: Octodurum) is a small town in Valais canton in Switzerland. Located at the confluence of the Drance with the Rhône, it covers 25 sq km (9.7 sq mi) and has a population of 16,000 (2011 estimate).

Guide to Martigny Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Martigny that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Roman Amphitheatre, Martigny
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More on Martigny

Located close to the international border, Martigny is linked to Italy over the Great St Bernard Pass, and to France over the col de la Forclaz. It is today a popular Alpine ski resort in winter.

Martigny began as a settlement during Celtic period. When the Romans took over the area around AD 15, they built their amphitheatre, temples and other infrastructure, many of which have been restored and preserved. The town was called Octodorus during that time. There are a number of Roman ruins that you can visit in Martigny today.

Visiting Martigny

You can reach Martigny by taking a train from Geneva.

Château de la Bâtiaz, Martigny
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Sights & Attractions in Martigny

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Compassion
Town cathedral dating to 1620.
Château de la Bâtiaz
13th century fortress on a promontory. This is the most prominent landmark of Martigny.
Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Museum on the site of the Roman ruins. It includes the Musée Archéologique Gallo-Romain
Maison Supersaxo
16th century building in Martigny's old district.
St-Maurice
A small town 15 km (9 mi) to the north of Martigny with the Abbey of Saint-Maurice, the oldest surviving abbey north of the Alps built in AD 515.

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