Maison Carrée, Roman temple in Nîmes, France
The Maison Carrée features six Corinthian columns at its entrance and measures 28 meters in length and 14 meters in width, standing on a podium.
Built around 2 AD under Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa's direction, this temple was dedicated to Gaius and Lucius Caesar, the grandsons and adopted heirs of Emperor Augustus.
The temple structure influenced numerous neoclassical buildings across Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as a model for architectural design.
Visitors can explore the temple daily from 09:30 to 18:30, where they can watch a film about the Roman history of Nîmes inside the main chamber.
The reconstruction of the temple's original dedication inscription was accomplished in 1758 by local scholar Jean-François Séguier after its medieval removal.
Location: Nîmes
Founders: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture, Corinthian order
Length: 28 m
Width: 14 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Part of: Nemausus
Address: place de la Maison Carrée 30000 Nîmes
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-18:30
Phone: +33466218256
Website: https://lamaisoncarreedenimes.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.83819,4.35611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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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