Arles Arch is a photograph by Hugh Smith which was uploaded on February 29th, 2016.
Arles Arch
Through these arches, gladiators and later bullfighters entered the Arles arena.... more
by Hugh Smith
Title
Arles Arch
Artist
Hugh Smith
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Photograph - Photographs
Description
Through these arches, gladiators and later bullfighters entered the Arles arena.
The Arles Amphitheatre (French: Arčnes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre in the southern French town of Arles. This two-tiered Roman amphitheatre is probably the most prominent tourist attraction in the city of Arles, which thrived in Roman times. The pronounced towers jutting out from the top are medieval add-ons.
Built in 90 AD, 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 bullfighting during the Feria d'Arles[1] as well as plays and concerts in summer.
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February 29th, 2016
