Roman heritage in Arles

Roman Heritage of Arles

Arles contains a dense concentration of Roman and Romanesque monuments, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection includes the 1st-century amphitheatre and theatre, the underground cryptoporticus of the forum, and the Alyscamps necropolis. Medieval additions like the Church of Saint Trophime showcase the city's transition to Romanesque architecture. These sites illustrate the evolution of Arles from a Roman colony under Augustus to a major religious center in the Middle Ages.

Arles Amphitheatre

The Arles Amphitheatre is a Roman amphitheatre in Arles, southern France.

Arles Roman Theatre

The Roman Theatre of Arles is a 1st-century Roman theatre, built during the reign of Caesar Augustus.

Cryptoporticus of Arles

In Ancient Roman architecture a cryptoporticus is a covered corridor or passageway. The usual English is "cryptoportico".

Church of St. Trophime

The Church of St. Trophime is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral located in the city of Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône Department…

Alyscamps

The Alyscamps is a large Roman necropolis, which is a short distance outside the walls of the old town of Arles, France.

Cirque romain

Built in 149 AD, this chariot-racing track was the largest Roman structure in Arles. Measuring approximately 450 meters in length, it once accommodated up to 20,000 spectators.

Obélisque d'Arles

The Obélisque d'Arles is a 4th-century Roman obelisk, erected in the center of the Place de la République, in front of the town hall of…

Arles, monuments romains et romans

This UNESCO World Heritage designation encompasses a group of ancient Roman and medieval Romanesque buildings in the city center, protected for their historical and architectural significance.

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments is an area containing a collection of monuments in the city centre of Arles, France, that has been…

Remparts du castrum romain

Surviving sections of the original Roman defensive walls that enclosed the fortified settlement, known as the castrum, during the early centuries of the Roman Empire.