Executive summary by Darmansjah
The Arles Amphitheatre (French: Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman
amphitheatre in the southern French town of Arles. This two-tiered Roman
amphitheatre is probably the most prominent tourist attraction in the city of
Arles, which thrived in Roman times. The pronounced towers jutting out from the
top are medieval add-ons.
Built in 90 AD, the amphitheatre was capable of seating over
20,000 spectators, and was built to provide entertainment in the form of
chariot races and bloody hand-to-hand battles. Today, it draws large crowds for
bullfighting during the Feria d'Arles as well as plays and concerts in summer.
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