Cryptoportiques d'Arles, Underground Roman galleries in Arles, France
The Cryptoportiques consist of three parallel tunnels arranged in a U-shape, extending beneath the ancient forum of Arles for over 90 meters.
Greek masons from Marseille constructed these underground passages during the first century BC as support structures for the Roman forum above.
The galleries display ancient stone masonry techniques and architectural elements that demonstrate the engineering capabilities of Roman builders.
Visitors can access the underground tunnels daily from 9:00 to 18:00, with admission fees of 4.50 euros for adults and 3.60 euros for children.
The floor level of the cryptoportiques indicates that the modern city of Arles sits approximately 6 meters higher than its Roman predecessor.
Location: Arles
Address: 4 Plan de la Cour, 13200 Arles, France 13200 Arles 13200 Arles
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:00-18:00
Website: http://patrimoine.ville-arles.fr/index.php?obj=edifice&idx=18&quartier=15&site=
GPS coordinates: 43.67684,4.62762
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:20
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