Sights in Arles
Edit ThisThe Roman Arena in Arles
Hans-Peter Harmsen
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October 19, 2004
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van Gogh's Nightcafe
Edit ThisThe Night cafe in Arles, painted by van Gogh
This French cafe with its distinctive yellow awning was painted by van Gogh in 1888. It is still there. You can find it at Place du Forum in the heart of Arles.
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Theater Antique
Edit ThisTheater Antique is a Roman theatre that started in the first century by Augustus. It was here, in 1651, that the Venus of Arles was discovered. It was was restored by Louis XIV, and is now on display in the Louvre. The theatre has mostly been destroyed, and only two Corinthian columns remain intact. This is considered to be one of Arles' great classical monuments.
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Roman Arena
Edit ThisThe Roman Arena in Arles
photo by: Hans-Peter Harmsen
The Roman Arena located in the center of Arles. It is one of the best kept Roman Arena's around. It is still used for performances and Bull fights. It can seat 13,000 people.
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