Nîmes' amphitheatre (or arena) is the best preserved in the Roman world. From the end of the 1st century AD, it hosted wild animal hunts and gladiatorial combats. Today, numerous events take place here.
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The amphitheatre is 133 m long and 101 m wide. 21 m high, with two levels of arcades, its exterior façade is divided into 60 bays. Numerous staircases and 5 circular galleries ensure optimal circulation.
More than 23,000 Gallo-Romans attended the gladiatorial and animal fights on the 34 tiers, according to their social rank.
In the Middle Ages, the monument was transformed into a fortress, providing refuge for the population in case of danger. Later, the interior was occupied by...
More than 23,000 Gallo-Romans attended the gladiatorial and animal fights on the 34 tiers, according to their social rank.
In the Middle Ages, the monument was transformed into a fortress, providing refuge for the population in case of danger. Later, the interior was occupied by...
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