Martigny

Switzerland

Also known as: Octodurum

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Martigny is a town in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, located at the southeastern bend of the upper Rhône River valley. This area was historically known as Octodurum and was a significant Celtic and Roman settlement. Martigny's strategic location at the mouth of the valley made it a key point for Roman roads and passes, including the Great Saint Bernard Pass, connecting Switzerland to Italy.123

The town is situated within the Valais canton, which is bordered by Italy and France and surrounded by the Bernese and Pennine Alps. Valais is known for its wine production and hydroelectric power generation. Martigny itself is a market town for local produce and wine.14

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…of the best examples are Martigny (the Roman city of Octodurum), at the meeting of the Great Saint Bernard Pass route and the Rhône valley, and Chur, a more than 5,000-year-old city located where the Rhine connects with passes to the interior of the canton of Graubünden. In addition, settlements…
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…of the best examples are Martigny (the Roman city of Octodurum), at the meeting of the Great Saint Bernard Pass route and the Rhône valley, and Chur, a more than 5,000-year-old city located where the Rhine connects with passes to the interior of the canton of Graubünden. In addition, settlements…
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