The Arles Amphitheatre is a Roman amphitheatre in Arles, southern France. Two-tiered, it is likely the most prominent tourist attraction in the city which thrived in ancient Rome. The towers jutting o
Arles amphitheater from the north, with one of the three medieval towers.
The amphitheatre in the 18th century
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An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον, from ἀμφί, meaning "on both sides" or "around" and θέατρον,
Arles Amphitheatre
…prominent tourist attraction in the city which thrived in ancient Rome. The towers jutting out from the top are medieval add-ons. Built in 90 AD, the amphitheatre held over 20,000 spectators of chariot races and bloody hand-to-hand battles. Nowadays, it draws smaller crowds for bullfighting during the Feria…
The Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 AD)
Arles Amphitheatre, France: a Roman arena still used for bullfighting, plays, and summer concerts.