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Antti R.

Aug 14, 2008

The elliptical Roman amphitheatre in Nimes of the 1st or 2nd century AD, is the best-preserved Roman arena in France. It was filled with medieval housing, when its walls served as ramparts, but they were cleared under Napoleon . It is still used today as a bull fighting and concert arena.

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Ces L.

Apr 23, 2009

In July/August there is a festival called Nuits de Fourviere at the amphitheatre. The tickets are cheap (around 6euros) and there are everything from pop-concerts to theatre and dance performances (mainly in french). Also the amphitheatre is situated on the top of a high hill just to get the sweat out of its visitors. So if you want to be the sweaty tourist at the ruins... this is the place to go!
ps. the way back is more comfortable on a bike
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Nielsa D.

Feb 4, 2009

I was here a long time ago, which makes it all the more special that I still remember the Roman amphitheater. It's not too big but it gives a good idea of what it used to look like, so it's a definite recommendation :)

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Wout V.

Jun 15, 2009

A little taller than the Colloseum in Rome, but it's more like it was, in the Roman era..
Full of history.. and they still play theater in it.. a very good acoustic.

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