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"Treasures of the World – Heritage of Humanity" is the title of a television series that, through several hundred films, presents culture-loving viewers with sites from every continent and across centuries. Despite the diversity of each site, all have one thing in common: they have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One episode of the series – which I highly recommend – also focuses on ARLES, a city with a rich history and a wealth of cultural heritage. The film accompanying this highlight (although exclusively in German) can be viewed in the ARD Media Library as episode 124 of "Treasures of the World – Heritage of Humanity" at => https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/arles-frankreich-folge-124/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS83MTc1OTMw

A very beautiful old town with many lovely shops and restaurants. The absolute highlight is the historic arena with a capacity of 20,000, where events are still held today.

A nice little park to relax.

The Roman theatre, which was completed around 12 BC. It later disappeared from memory after its stones were dismantled and reused in the Middle Ages. A monastery was then built on the site, and the two columns that are still standing today adorn its courtyard. In the 19th century, however, it was given back its original function and today it serves as a venue for renowned festivals.

On the website for the television series “Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity” - which I can recommend without reservation - it says: “Roman culture and Romanesque heritage shape the cityscape and history of Arles. Arles was the second largest city in the Roman Empire. Half a century later, Arles developed into a religious center. But Arles is also the city of Vincent van Gogh. He moved to Arles in February 1888. This is where he created his most famous works.” The film about ARLES (in German) can be viewed in the ARD media library at => https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/arles-frankreich-folge-124/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS83MTc1OTMw

The Place de la République is surrounded by buildings in a variety of styles and eras: the town hall, completed in 1676, the Renaissance-style bell tower, the 17th-century Sainte-Anne church and the Saint-Trophime church with its 12th-century cloister. Around the square you will find a variety of delightful shops, including several bookstores, cafés and cozy restaurants.

The former Saint-Trophime Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Arles in southern France. It was initially an abbey church of the Benedictine order, later the bishop's church of Arles. Today it is the most important building in the city of Arles and an important example of Romanesque architecture. The Romanesque part of the church was built between 1100 and 1150. Between 1454 and 1464 the Gothic choir was added and some other changes were made. On the south side was the Saint-Trophime monastery until 1792, arranged around the cloister of the church. Saint-Trophime was the first bishop of Arles in 250. Augustine of Canterbury returned to Arles in 597 after his missionary journeys to England. Because of this, the Anglican Church still has a connection with this cathedral. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St-Trophime_(Arles)

The former Saint-Trophime Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Arles in southern France. It was initially an abbey church of the Benedictine order, later the bishop's church of Arles. Today it is the most important building in the city of Arles and an important example of Romanesque architecture. The Romanesque part of the church was built between 1100 and 1150. Between 1454 and 1464 the Gothic choir was added and some other changes were made. On the south side was the Saint-Trophime monastery until 1792, arranged around the cloister of the church. Saint-Trophime was the first bishop of Arles in 250. Augustine of Canterbury returned to Arles in 597 after his missionary journeys to England. Because of this, the Anglican Church still has a connection with this cathedral. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St-Trophime_(Arles)