Nîmes combines Roman monuments with contemporary architecture. The first-century arena, the Roman temple Maison Carrée, and the Fountains Gardens display ancient construction. The Carré d'Art presents modern glass and steel design. The city contains squares with fountains and historic buildings for various photo angles.
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The Roman temple dates from the first century BCE. The facade displays Corinthian columns. The structure stands as an intact temple from Roman times.
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The Roman amphitheater was built in 70 CE. It holds 24,000 spectators. The venue hosts concerts and bullfights.
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The public park from the 18th century extends over 15 hectares. The grounds contain Roman ruins, statues, fountains and terraces.
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The Roman tower stands on Mont Cavalier. The structure reaches 32 meters in height. The platform provides views of Nîmes and the region.
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Glass and steel museum building constructed in 1993, housing contemporary art collections across five floors with a research library.
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First-century Roman structure in the Fontaine gardens with stone vaults and architectural elements from the imperial period.
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Stone gate built in 16 BC with two large and two small arches, marking the entrance to the Roman city on Via Domitia.
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Central plaza with plane trees, fountains and benches near the Feuchères train station and the Pradier fountain.
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Ancient water distribution facility with stone basins from the 1st century. The system distributed water through a network of channels into the city.
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The museum presents a collection of European paintings from the 14th to 19th centuries. The courtyard contains Roman mosaics.
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A contemporary museum with glass architecture displays archaeological findings, digital presentations and Roman objects from the region.
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The Roman aqueduct reaches 48 meters in height with three arcade levels. The water conduit connected the spring to Nîmes over 50 kilometers.
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The square features stone buildings from the 18th century. Restaurants with outdoor terraces and Mediterranean trees define its appearance.
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The marble fountain from 1851 displays four statues. These represent the rivers Rhône, Gardon, Fontaine d'Eure and Vistre.
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The Roman city gate from the first century BC was part of the city wall. It stood on the road to Lyon.
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The central square houses a clock tower from the 19th century. Stone buildings and restaurants with terraces line the area.
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Built in 1987, the complex contains two long buildings with 114 apartments, metal facades, outdoor corridors and exposed industrial materials.
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The church combines Romanesque and Gothic construction elements. The west facade contains sculptures and is flanked by two square towers from the 19th century.
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The 1846 neoclassical building has a colonnade with Corinthian columns at the entrance and a triangular pediment on the front side.
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A public square with market traders, surrounded by stone buildings with shops and restaurants in Mediterranean architectural style.
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The square stone tower reaches 35 meters in height and displays four white clock faces. A staircase leads to the upper platform.
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This defensive structure from the first century BC consists of limestone. The wall measures 600 meters and contains Roman guard towers.
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A 19th century theater with classical columns on the facade. The hall provides 1000 seats for concerts and theatrical performances.
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A 17th century religious building with baroque architecture and stone sculptures. The interior displays wall paintings and religious art objects.
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This public garden features stone seating areas and Mediterranean plant species. The paths lead through trees where visitors can watch the local birds.
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The valley displays natural limestone formations and Mediterranean flora. Walking routes pass through local vegetation and between the rocks.
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The building dates from the 17th century and has a large stone staircase from Louis XIII period. The facade shows typical French architecture.
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The private residence from the 18th century contains period furniture and a courtyard. The facade displays stone sculptures and architectural details.
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The vertical stone from the Stone Age reaches 3.2 meters in height. It dates from around 4000 BCE.
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The mill from the 18th century stands on a hill between vineyards. The blades were renewed in 2015.
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A 5-kilometer path leads through olive groves. Farmers built the shelters in the 19th century.
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The castle from the 12th century has four towers and a courtyard. Inside stand old furniture.
