Ancient Roman architectural masterpieces in the city of Nimes

 Nimes is a historic French city known for its old Roman architecture.

Nimes is located in southern France's Occitanie region, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Nimes, while not as affluent as Paris or Cannes, has long been a popular tourist destination due to its antiquity. Many historic architectural constructions bearing the stamp of the Roman Empire may still be seen there.

Bridge of the Pont du Gard

The three-story bridge across the Gard River is one of the earliest Roman buildings. The bridge transports water from Vzes in the north to Nimes in the south. The structure is 275 meters long and 49 meters tall, and it is made completely of stone. The bridge has seen several changes during its approximately 2,000-year existence.The bridge has undergone several repairs during its approximately 2,000-year existence, yet it still retains its old elegance.

Pont du Gard is connected with aristocratic and poet romantic stories from the past. It was also a favorite haunt of the French dynasties and was regarded as a sign of the empire's might. UNESCO designated Pont du Gard as a World Heritage Site in 1985. Every year, around 1.4 million visitors visit and appreciate the bridge.

Maison Carree Temple

This temple is one of the few remaining Roman structures. Archaeologists think the temple was erected by Emperor Augustus for his nephews Lucius and Gaius Caesar based on the engraved inscriptions.

The structure was constructed in the first century BC in the Vitruvian architectural style. The temple is 26.42 m long and 13.54 m broad, with no windows.

Arenes de Nimes Arena

The Arena Arenes de Nimes is one of the remaining Roman arenas, along with the Colosseum in Rome and the Arles Amphitheater in Arles, France. Throughout its thousands of years of life, this arena has been reconstructed several times to suit various uses ranging from arena to fortress to royal palace.

Today, Nimes has been restored to its former glory, holding well-known French cultural events such as Feria de Nimes and Les Grand Jeudis de Nimes.

Jardins de la Fontaine Park

The Jardins de la Fontaine was one of Europe's earliest parks. Diana Temple and Magne Tower are two ancient sites in this area. The park was developed in a classical style around Nemausus' hot springs. This location was utilized as a spa, theater, and Diana temple throughout the Gallo-Roman era. The surrounding green trees transform this view into a beautiful one.

The Gate of August.

This structure is named after the legendary Roman Emperor Augustus. Porte d'August is on Boulevard Amiral Courbet, towards the northern end. When the walls of the city's medieval stronghold were destroyed in 1752, this entrance was revealed.

In addition to the magnificent Roman architecture, the city of Nimes draws visitors with well-known cultural museums such as the bullfighting museum (Musée de Cultures Tauru), the contemporary art museum (Musée d'Art Contemporain) and a variety of great cultural events and festivals.