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I was there in the 90-ties… inside of course…
For one of the best live acts I have EVER seen… „Simple Minds“ it was - and it was pure magic❣️😍
Yep! It was the year when they recorded the live album „city of light“…
They did not record in Nimes, but major parts came from Paris…
Actually, the concert in Nimes was just a couple of days before Paris.
It was really like a dream. I was with my girlfriend in vacation with the motorcycle down to Saint Marie de la Mer… on the way we stopped in Nimes and wanted to see the Amphitheater… and saw the advert that the concert will just take place in a couple of days. So we stayed there…
I never in my life saw a similar impressive and the emotional concert as this one…
Actually, the concert in Nimes was just a couple of days before Paris.
It was really like a dream. I was with my girlfriend in vacation with the motorcycle down to Saint Marie de la Mer… on the way we stopped in Nimes and wanted to see the Amphitheater… and saw the advert that the concert will just take place in a couple of days. So we stayed there…
I never in my life saw a similar impressive and the emotional concert as this one…
What a beautiful structure! Reminiscent of Italy but a bit more stately in a French sort of way? How old is it?
Thanks. Here's the info I was looking for. Built in 100 AD!
The Arena of Nîmes (French: Arènes de Nîmes; Occitan: Arena de Nimes) is a Roman amphitheatre in Nîmes, Southern France.[1] Built around 100 AD, shortly after the Colosseum of Rome, it is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world.[1] It is 133 metres (436 ft) long and 101 metres (331 ft) wide, with an arena measuring 68 by 38 metres (223 by 125 ft).[1] The outer facade is 21 metres (69 ft) high with two storeys of 60 arcades.[1] It is among the 20 largest Roman amphitheatres of the 400 in existence. In Roman times, the building could hold 24,000 spectators, who were spread over 34 tiers of terraces divided into four self-contained zones or maeniana.[1]
During Roman times, the Arena of Nîmes functioned as an arena where gladiators battled each other and wild animals. The advent of early medieval Christianity marked the end of these events, prompting the transformation of the amphitheater into a fortress and subsequently a walled town. The 19th century saw the restoration of the arena, accompanied by the removal of houses that had been constructed inside it.[2]
Today, the Arena of Nîmes is the site of two annual bullfights during the Feria de Nîmes, and it is also used for other public events like the reenactment of antiquity "The great Roman Games" and for concerts.
During Roman times, the Arena of Nîmes functioned as an arena where gladiators battled each other and wild animals. The advent of early medieval Christianity marked the end of these events, prompting the transformation of the amphitheater into a fortress and subsequently a walled town. The 19th century saw the restoration of the arena, accompanied by the removal of houses that had been constructed inside it.[2]
Today, the Arena of Nîmes is the site of two annual bullfights during the Feria de Nîmes, and it is also used for other public events like the reenactment of antiquity "The great Roman Games" and for concerts.
Absolutely stunning roman arena. Was there a couple of years ago, stumbled upon it by chance. Beautifully preserved.
Great shot ... a very striking contrast between the red parasols and the parched white of the arena !
Looks like a mini Rome to me. Have driven through the town but did not stop. Looks wonderful