Ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Arles

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At the height of the Roman Empire, the Romans build cities, aqueducts and bridges all through Provence.  They built a huge Colosseum in Arles, and just steps away, they built this amphitheater.  This is the entrance part that archaeologists are reconstructing.  I stood on the stage in the theater part where the seats are, and I clapped my hands.  The acoustics are perfect.  The early Romans were certainly magnificent engineers.

Glanum Roman Ruins

Site Archeologique de Glanum is near St. Remy-de-Provence.  At the heart of the magnificent Alpilles mountains, the archaeological site at Glanum features the remains of an important Roman settlement that prospered from the 6th century BC to the third century AD. This fascinating site includes the ruins of both civic and religious edifices and is unique in Provence.

This is the view from the road, however there is a whole village under excavation.  Admission is 7.50 euros.  It is well worth seeing.