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General Tips: THE MAISON CARREE'
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Favorite Thing: Visit the MAISON CARREE' (Square House), a roman temple whose beauty and state of conservation are unique in the world. This temple was dedicated to Caius and Lucius Caesar, the grandson and adopted son of the emperor Augustus.
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General Tips: THE ROMAN TEMPLE
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Favorite Thing: This Roman Temple has been known as the MAISON CARREE, since the sixteenth century. In old French, any rectangle with four corners was referred to as a "carree'". The only completely preserved Roman temple, the Maison Carree has harmonious proportions, elegant slender columns with Corinthean capitals and architectural decoration of great finesse.
In a raised position on a high base, it dominated the forum of the Roman town. This large square, forming the centre of public life, was enclosed by a portico, traces of which remain in the form of a few bases of columns visible at the site.
Inside is an exhibition on the history of the Temple.
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General Tips: EGLISE SAINT-PAUL
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Favorite Thing: Constructed between 1838 and 1849, EGLISE SAINT-PAUL is a beautiful church in the heart of Nimes. Saint-Paul Church is located at Gard (30) in Nimes which is in the province of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Update: Thanks to Jean-Louis ( JLBG ), I was finally able to put a name to this beautiful church. Thank you so much.
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General Tips: SQUARE DE NOVEMBRE 11TH
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Favorite Thing: This is a picture of the SQUARE DE NOVEMBRE 11TH. The fountain portrays the river gods supplying water to the people. In the background is the Sainte Perpetue Church.
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General Tips: THE AMPHITHEATRE
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Favorite Thing: The AMPHITHEATRE in Nimes is one of the best preserved in the whole of the Roman world and shows the installations that architects at the end of the 1st century AD designed for this type of structure, which was intended for the presentation of animal or gladiator combats.
There was seating room for over 23,000 spectators on the 34 terraces of the cavea. Different social ranks sat in different areas. The public could reach their seats through 5 galleries at different levels and by way of numerous staircases.
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General Tips: LES ARENES
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Favorite Thing: Built at the end of the first century AD, the amphitheatre LES ARENES in Nimes is among the largest in Roman Gaul. It is approximately l33m long and 21m high, has two levels, each with 60 arches.
It is the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world today. The know-how of modern architects and mastery of heating systems is now added to the skill of the Roman builders. It is still in use today for concerts and other venues.
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evaanna Wed Oct 7, 2009 11:02 UTC
Gorgeous Roman architecture. Loved the aqueduct, the amphitheatre and the great churches. Thanks for the lovely virtual tour, Lori. I really must visit France someday, and try out my French. | olja1234 Sun May 11, 2008 11:25 UTC
Beautiful page about that historic town, Lori. | SLLiew Mon Apr 7, 2008 23:23 UTC
Amazing historic town with so many Roman architecture. Incredible photos of Pont du Gard. Nimes looks like an in incredible tourist destination. | Babzz Wed Jan 30, 2008 00:40 UTC
Hi Lori, nice info on Pont du Gard. I really wanted to visit when I was in Nimes, but didn't have the time. I really enjoyed Nimes though - a hidden treasure :) Happy travels! |
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