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Galo-Roman Ruins in Besancon

Besancon France

A couple of weeks ago I went by train to Besançon, the Capital City of the Franche-Comté region in France. The town has a very interesting history, being one of the first cities conquered by Julius Caesar in the "Gaul" region. I enjoyed walking around the old city center, and when I was on my way up to visit the Citadel designed by Vauban, I stumbled upon these ancient Galo-Roman ruins. Every time I find those types of ruins, I have to stop by, because for me it's a clear reminder that those cities have been there for a really long time.