Arles Amphitheatre
The Arles Amphitheatre (French: Arènes d’Arles) is a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. Built around 90 AD during the Flavian dynasty, it is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, the two-tiered oval structure measures approximately 136 meters (446 ft) in length and 109 meters (358 ft) in width, featuring 120 arches. It could accommodate over 20,000 spectators who would gather to watch gladiatorial combats, chariot races, and other public spectacles.
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Church of St. Trophime
The Church of St. Trophime (French: Cathédrale Saint-Trophime d’Arles) is a significant example of Romanesque architecture, with later Gothic additions, particularly the 15th-century choir, the church is renowned for its elaborately sculpted portal depicting the Last Judgement. The adjacent cloister also features intricate Romanesque carvings on its columns.
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