Things to Arles
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Arena of Arles, as well as Arena Nimes, built in the late I,. BC in the reign of Hadrian. Its impressive dimensions: length of major axis of 136 m, 107 m of small she housed 24 thousand spectators. Arena consists of two arches, each of which comprises 60 arches (lower - Doric order, the top - Corinthian). There is only one difference from nimskoy: fencing scene above.
History of this circus is full of events, but in the end, he shared the fate of similar buildings to him in other cities, whose materials used for construction of houses and monuments. The arena was looted and turned into a fortress by the Saracens, and was later occupied by poor people, who settled here and built two chapels. Beginning with 1825 arena gradually restored, and today are held here and the traditional bullfighting festival ecological advocates Camargue.
Ancient Theatre was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus (about 30 BC), Theatre in ruins. All that remained - free standing tower of Roland and two columns, called Two Widows. Since V in. Theatre stones used as building material.
In these picturesque scenery very interesting events take place. For example, the annual July festival, which is attended by various celebrities ballet dancers, opera singers, violinists and actors. There is also conducted folk festivals - such as the Festival Queen of Arles. It is attended by teams from all regions of Provence.
Of the medieval buildings worth seeing town hall, with a facade of the XVII century. About Renaissance Clock Tower. City Hall was designed by Peytre, but the final touch belongs to the great Mansart. Pay attention to the ceiling of the first floor hall. On the tower stands the figure of Mars, which the people of Arles called "Bronze Man".
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