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Arles
(Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur)
Pop: 51, 000 There are a large number of Roman structures
and ruins around Arles that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
(WHO).
Arles Attractions
A Roman theatre
Arles Forum
Espace Van-Gogh
A Museum of Christian Art
The Museum of Pagan Art
St Trophime
Thermes de Constantin - Roman baths
Alyscamps - Roman necropolis, referred to in Dante's
"Inferno"
Roman theatre - built during reign of Augustus, seated
about 8,000
St Trophime church - 12th century of Romanesque features |
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Espace Van-Gogh - current cultural center and former residence of
Vincent Van Gogh
Fete de Gardians - May Day Festival
Museum of Christian Art - building dates from 1652 and houses early
sarcophagi depicting Old and New Testament happenings
Museum of Pagan Art - woks of Roman and Greek (Hellenism) derivation
Arles Forum - old Roman market and gathering place
Musee Reattu - drawings by many 18th and 19th century artists including
Picasso
Arles Arenes Amphitheatre - Roman structure, circa turn of the
Millennium, estimated to hold 20,000 |