Arena of Nîmes
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Arena of Nîmes - by Sandro Veglio on Google




Description
The Arena of Nîmes is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world. It was built in the 1st century AD (about 20yrs after the Colosseum of Rome) and designed for public shows with two tiers of arcades framing an oval track of 68x38m (the entire structure itself is 133x101m). Visitors, led by an audioguide, can reach the top of the arena by walking through the galleries, the stairs and the stands. The monument is complemented by two museum spaces dedicated to the world of gladiators and bulls (two annual bullfights are held there during the Feria de Nîmes).
Access & Transport
The amphitheatre is located in the historical centre of Nimes, 600m from the train station. There is an underground carpark nearby on Bvd de Bruxelles. Nimes is 50km northeast of Montpellier, 30km northeast of Arles and 45km southwest of Avignon. The town is on the Paris-Lyon-Montpellier high speed train line and regional lines towards Arles and Alès. Accessibility info: https://www.arenes-nimes.com/tourisme-handicap
Instructions & Recommendations
There are combined tickets for The Maison Carrée + Tour Magne + Arènes (Amphitheatre) as well as those 3 monuments together with the Musée de la Romanité. We suggest visiting this attraction alongside the neighbouring Romanité Museum.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Part of the town's architectural and historical heritages
Conclusion
The Arena of Nîmes is a regional highlight and the excellent state of preservation is striking, in particular in comparison with its Rome counterpart. Clearly some overlap with the Arènes d'Arles but otherwise this is a must see.
Key positive
Visually impressive and interesting visit
Very well conserved monument
Key negative
None
Suitability
The first floor is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
March 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h
Start of Season 1:Mar, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 18:30
TUESDAY09:00 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:30
THURSDAY09:00 - 18:30
FRIDAY09:00 - 18:30
SATURDAY09:00 - 18:30
SUNDAY09:00 - 18:30
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY09:30 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:30 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:30 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:30 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:30 - 17:00
SUNDAY09:30 - 17:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:7
Max.child age:17
Price for family€21