Detail from the exterior of Les Arenes Roman amphitheatre Nimes Gard France

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Dating from the 1st century AD, Les Arenes is the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in existence. As in Roman times it can seat around 20,000 spectators. Spanish style bullfights have been staged there since the 19th century.

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Location: Nimes Gard France
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