Arles lies on the River Rhone, a location that proved extemely important for this city throughout history
France 2001
Arles
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Arles lies on the River Rhone, a location that proved extemely important for this city throughout history |
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Entering the imposing gate of ancient Arles |
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Here one finds history piled upon history creating a uniquely interesting city to explore |
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In the Place de Republique, in front of the Town Hall, there is an Egyptian obelisk that was found in the Roman arena |
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Famous for its impressive entrance, St Trophime church, dedicated to St. Stephen, once a cathedral, was built in the 11th and 12th Century, but is believed to have been founded in 606 AD by a Christian missionary from Greece who brought Christianity to Gaul. |
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Since I was following mainly the Roman markers on the streets, |
I ended up at the Emperor Constantine's bath complex, but I continued on |
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My destination was the new and modern Museum of Pagan Art |
