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Amphitheatre (les Arenes)

Rond-Point des Arenes | Arènes d Arles, 13200 Arles, France
04-90-49-36-86
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Arles
4.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins, Historic Walking Areas
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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Functioning amphitheater , so bleachers, etc. spoil the antiquity More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Well preserved and immpresive, vey much worth the entry price. If you come at the right time you can even catch some sporting events More

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Pacific Palisades, CA
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Easy to get around with the help of ramps and hand rails. More

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Harbor Springs, Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

What this must have looked like all those many centuries ago. I wish there was an event going on, it would have been all the more exciting to see in this space. More

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Poinciana, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We stayed in Arles and spent 3 days wandering around this lovely town. The Amphitheatre was very impressive, especially as it continues to be used. I would compare this second only to Rome. More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My goodness, never thought I would see such a well preserved Roman arena. Brilliant. More

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Paris, France
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I've been to a lot of Roman ruins in Italy and France both, and this is one of the best, most well-preserved theaters I've seen. It's quite breathtaking and I would love to go back someday for the expositions they conduct here in the summer. More

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Danville, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Interesting - easy walking around other Roman ruins and close to shops and restaurants. More

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mallorca
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Roman and in the process of being meticulously cleaned More

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Toronto, Canada
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This is one of the great items in the heritage that the Romans bequeathed to modern day Provence. Built originally to host 20,000 spectators, it has been in use for bullfights and musical spectacles for the last 100 years, and in my experience there is always some part of it under repair ---- none moreso than last March when I... More

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