26 Jun
2011
Arles Amphitheater.
Arles Arenas or Arles Amphitheater (french, les Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre. This two-tiered Roman Amphitheatre is probably the most prominent tourist attraction in the city of Arles, which thrived in Roman times. Measuring 136 m (446 ft) in length and 109 m (358 ft) wide, the 120 arches date back to the first century BC. The amphitheatre was capable of seating over 20,000 spectators, and was built to provide entertainment in the form of chariot races and bloody hand-to-hand battles. Today, it draws large crowds for a sport only slightly less brutal – bullfighting – as well as plays and concerts in summer. – arles-guide.com
Arles is a strategic spot within a circle of varied landscapes, at the heart of the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur Region, in the department called Bouches du Rhône. It is the gateway to the Camargue, one of the nicest natural sites in Europe with an exceptionally rich plant and animal life. – arles365