The amphitheater is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. The monument is 133 meters long, 101 meters wide, and 21 meters high. It was built at the end of the 1st century AD, shortly after the Colosseum in Rome, as an arena for gladiatorial games and venatio tournaments.

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Kermit

August 31, 2022

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The Arènes de Nîmes is a Roman amphitheater in the French city of Nîmes. In Nîmes, the colonia Nemausus in the province of Gallia Narbonensis of the Roman Empire, the amphitheater was built between 90 and 120 AD based on the Roman Colosseum (Wikipedia).

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Bettina

September 23, 2022

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Beautiful arena, a visit is definitely recommended

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1. Nîmes Amphitheatre – Gate of Augustus loop from Nîmes Centre

7.96km

02:07

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Jardin de la Fontaine – Nîmes Amphitheatre loop from Gambetta

6.03km

01:37

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) – Jardin de la Fontaine loop from Capouchiné

9.22km

02:26

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Nîmes, Nimes, Occitania, France

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Nîmes Amphitheatre

1. Nîmes Amphitheatre – Gate of Augustus loop from Nîmes Centre

2. Jardin de la Fontaine – Nîmes Amphitheatre loop from Gambetta

3. Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) – Jardin de la Fontaine loop from Capouchiné

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