Battle of Alesia

Battle of Alesia is a battlefield in , , . Battle of Alesia is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near the archaeological site .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alesia archeological excavations and Cimetière d’Alise-Sainte-Reine.

Archaeological site
Photo: Christophe.Finot, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Alesia was the capital of the Mandubii, one of the Gallic tribes allied with the Aedui. The Celtic oppidum was conquered by Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars and afterwards became a Gallo-Roman town. is situated 230 metres northeast of Battle of Alesia.

Cemetery
Photo: Draceane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a cemetery, which is situated 250 metres west of Battle of Alesia.

Work of art
Photo: Siren-Com, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a statuary monument dedicated to the Gaulish chieftain Vercingetorix, defeated by Julius Caesar in the Gallic Wars. The monument was designed by Aimé Millet and constructed in 1865. is situated 700 metres west of Battle of Alesia.

Battle of Alesia

Latitude
47.53728° or 47° 32′ 14″ north
Longitude
4.49972° or 4° 29′ 59″ east
Open location code
8FV6GFPX+WV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8763027806
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­battlefield
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Viewing Platform and Amphitheatre.

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