Roman capital in the Middle Ages and a great religious center, Arles it is now recognized as a city of art. Arles hosted the famous painter Van Gogh who in this splendid town painted many works and spent the most fruitful period from an artistic point of view, producing well 300 paintings in just 15 months.
Il Ancient Theatre of Arles is dated to the end of the 102st century BC, in full Augustan style. It measures 1981 meters in diameter and today hosts the Arles Festival dedicated to international meetings on photography. Furthermore, the monuments of Arles have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since XNUMX.
What makes this theater special are its foundations. Displaced in a horseshoe shape, they are real underground tunnels dating back to 40 BC. Admission costs only € 3 and it is a shame not to enter. Another beautiful monument in the beautiful city of Arles is theAmphitheater, better known as the Arena. Built in the Middle Ages it became almost a small town. For many centuries this structure was the site of fights between gladiators and wild beasts.
Today it is used for shows and bullfights. It is worth a jump if only to enjoy the wonderful panorama which can be admired from the tower. You will feel like you are the masters of Arles. Entrance costs € 5, but if there is a bullfight in progress, expect to pay at least 3 times the entrance ticket.
