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Arles Roman Amphitheatre

Southeast Part Of Town, Arles, France

Featured Review : The fully restored Arles Amphitheatre dates back to the 1st century when it was built to showcase bloody gladiator battles and chariot races. It's very similar to the Colosseum in Rome, and just a little bit smallerArri...See Full Review

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Arles Roman Amphitheatre Reviews

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Fabulous Roman Arena of Arles

  • 4 out of 5 stars by travelswithkids from chicago, Illinois
  • November 8, 2011
Fabulous Roman Arena of Arles
Quote: The fully restored Arles Amphitheatre dates back to the 1st century when it was built to showcase bloody gladiator battles and chariot races. It's very similar to the Colosseum in Rome, and just a little bit smallerArriving relatively early on a... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal To Arles for Two Hours

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A Roam Back in Time

  • 5 out of 5 stars by sararevell from London, United Kingdom
  • July 12, 2010
A Roam Back in Time
Quote: The Roman Amphitheatre or the ‘Arenes d’Arles’ in the east of the ‘ancient quarter’ is the reason why most people visit the city. Built at the end of the 1st century, the history held within its stone walls and arches cannot fail to impress. The... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal A Three Hour Stop in Arles

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Blood Sports For All!

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Quote: Arriving in Arles by train or bus, one of the first sights you will happen across once through the Porte de la Cavalerie is the Amphitheatre. This squat tyre-shaped arena has two levels of arches.The arena is open 9am to 6pm in summer. Entrance is... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal Antique Arles

The Arles Roman Amphitheatre

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Annastasia from Ladysmith, British Columbia
  • December 3, 2004
The Arles Roman Amphitheatre
Quote: This two-tiered Roman amphitheatre is probably the most prominent tourist attraction in Arles, which thrived in Roman times. It has 120 Romanesque arches dating back to the 1st century BC. The amphitheatre is capable of seating 20,000 spectators and... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal In the Footsteps of Van Gogh

The Amphitheatre

  • 4 out of 5 stars by davidx from Todmorden, England, United Kingdom
  • June 15, 2002
Quote: Apparently there are twenty arenas larger than this to be seen but it certainly gives the impression of being mighty big. it is said that it would seat 26,000 spectators and I believe it. The seating was supported by two rows of arches supported... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal About in Arles

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Amphitheatre (Roman Arena)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by adamri from Roseville, California
  • June 30, 2001
Amphitheatre (Roman Arena)
Quote: This Roman Arena is almost 2000 years old. In spite of this, it is in great shape. In fact, the arena is still used for events -- mainly bullfights. We were at the Colloseum in Rome last year, and this one is in better condition, though they have... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal Two Days in Arles

Roman Amphitheater

  • 4 out of 5 stars by hermion from Milton, Massachusetts
  • October 20, 2000
Roman Amphitheater
Quote: The amphitheater must be one of the most well-preserved ones I have seen (I spent a lot of time in Italy) and makes for letting the imagination roam ... what it may have been like in the olden days. The walking tour following the footsteps of Van... Read the full Arles Roman Amphitheatre review

From journal Among vanGoghs souvenirs