Arles Amphitheatre

The Arles Amphitheatre, also known as the "Amphithéâtre d'Arles," is a sizable sports stadium constructed by the Romans sometime in the first century BC or AD, during the reign of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). Arles benefited from the construction of various monuments, the Arles Amphitheatre being one of the largest at the time. At the time, Arles was thriving as a Roman colony.

Arles, also referred to as the "Soul of Provence," is a city in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. The Arles Amphitheatre, which has more than a hundred Corinthian and Doric columns arranged over two floors and is 136 meters long, was constructed to hold more than 20,000 spectators.

Arles Amphitheatre is still in use today, however, bullfights are held there instead of chariot racing due to its remarkable condition preservation. This occurs most prominently at the well-known festival Feria d'Arles, which has two events: one in April and one in September.

Today, guests can stroll through the amphitheatre or, with a little more forethought, attend a live performance there. Visitors should also try to see some of the other Roman sites in Arles, such as the Archaeological Museum, the Constantine Baths, and the Arles Roman Theatre.

Location: 1 Rdpt des Arènes, 13200 Arles, France