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Cryptoporticus du Forum
Under your feet as you stand on the place du Forum are the underground storerooms Cryptoporticus du Forum , carved out in the 1st century BC. They were closed at the time of research for repairs. Check with the tourist office for reopening dates.
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Les Alyscamps
Van Gogh and Gauguin both painted the large Les Alyscamps necropolis. Founded by the Romans and taken over by Christians in the 4th century, it became a coveted resting place because of the apparent presence of miracle-working Christian martyrs among its dead.
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Les Arènes
Arles' remarkable Roman amphitheatre, Les Arènes, was built around the late first or early second century AD. With a slightly smaller capacity but marginally larger dimensions than its counterpart in Nîmes, it was the venue of choice for chariot races and gladiatorial displays where slaves and criminals met their demise before jubilant crowds.
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Musée de l'Arles et de la Provence Antiques
The fabulous story of Roman Arles takes centre stage at the state-of-the-art showpiece Musée de l'Arles et de la Provence Antiques. Within the triangular structure, which is fronted by a striking cobalt-blue façade, you can trace the area's evolution from 2500 BC through to the end of antiquity in the 6th century AD, or hone in on thematic aspects of trade, the economy and day-to-day life.
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Théâtre Antique
Now a summer outdoor cinema and concert venue, the Théâtre Antique dates from the end of the 1st century BC. For centuries it was used as a convenient source of construction materials, chipping away at the 102m diameter structure (the remaining column on the right-hand side near the entrance indicates the height of the original arcade). Enter via the Jardin d'Été on blvd des Lices.
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Thermes de Constantin
Admission to the amphitheatre is also good for the Thermes de Constantin, partly preserved Roman baths near the river built for Emperor Constantin's private use in the 4th century.
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