3/25/2023 0 Comments Arch of tiberius arausio![]() ![]() Maison Carree by Krzysztof GolikĪrles, France Amphitheater in Arles by Pierre Selim This temple served as inspiration for many buildings, including the Virginia State Capital in the United States, designed by Thomas Jefferson. Arena of Nimes by Wolfgang Staudtīelow is the Maison Carree, which started its life as a classic Roman temple in 2 AD, and a couple of centuries later was dedicated to Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar, two grandsons of Augustus Caesar who both died young. It still serves as an event venue for various spectator events, including two annual bullfights. About 400 Roman arenas exist today, and the one in Nîmes is one of the largest. The first is a classic amphitheater, used as a public theater and gladiator arena, with a capacity of 24,000 spectators. In Nîmes we have several Roman treasures left behind, two pictured here. It’s the tallest of the Roman aqueduct bridges, and arguably the best preserved. Built in the 1st century AD, the water traveled more than 50 kilometers to the Roman colony of Nemasus. This aqueduct in France is positioned between Nîmes and Avignon, along the Gardon river. Vers Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard by Roberto Ferrari With such an enormous reach, the ancient Romans understandably left evidence of their heritage not only in Rome and Italy, but throughout Europe.Īs a companion piece to this article on where to experience ancient Rome in Italy outside of Rome, this article highlights spots around Europe where Ancient Romans left their mark. In its heyday, the Roman Empire occupied more than two million square miles and stretched from England to Egypt, with its citizens numbering around 120 million people. ![]()
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