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THE AMPHITHEATRE

by LoriPori

The AMPHITHEATRE in Nimes is one of the best preserved in the whole of the Roman world and shows the installations that architects at the end of the 1st century AD designed for this type of structure, which was intended for the presentation of animal or gladiator combats.
There was seating room for over 23,000 spectators on the 34 terraces of the cavea. Different social ranks sat in different areas. The public could reach their seats through 5 galleries at different levels and by way of numerous staircases.

Maison Carrè

by effeti

One of the best roman temples of the world arrived intact in modern times...
Now you can find it in the city center, in a modern and very pleasant square of Nimes.

The temple was built MArco Vipsanio Agrippa, son-in-law of the first Emperor of Rome, Augustus, at the end of the 1st century B.C. ... So the tample has MORE tha 2,000 years right now.
By the Way, Agrippa's name is the very same you can read in the front facede of the PAntheon in Rome
The temple was dedicadet to Gaio Cesare and Lucio cesare, sons of Agrippa ang Iulia (daughet of Octvianus Augustus)

Visit the Park/Gardens

by Babzz

The Jardins de la Fontaine are gorgeous and free! They hold the Roman ruins of the Temple de Diane (free) and a tower, Tour Magne (approx 2-3 euros), from which you can get a view of Nimes and surroundings. Alternatively, you can just hang out all day and people-watch, walk the trails, sit by the pools, check out the cafe and crepe stands, read a book in the grass, have a picnic, etc. This was my favourite place in Nimes, and I actually returned a second day to relax and enjoy the soothing atmosphere while feasting on yet another crepe :)

Maison Carrée

by pollon

a Roman temple... well maybe I could have avoided this description, you could see it by yourself but I can add something...

It goes back to the 4-5 BC and sat in the court of law, in the administrative and economic centre of the town.

Nimes - Feria de Primavera '03 & '04

by shaunhoffman

"Feria de Primavera"

Feria de Primavera in Nimes occurs the last week in May or the first week in June usual. It is a wild celebration with bullfights, all night partying and music in the streets, and yes, a running of the bulls. Very Spanish-like complete with Sangria and Paella. Think of it as a tamer version of Pamplona without the Aussies.
I even managed to have a little accident while running with the bulls. I was run over by a bull and sent flying to the concrete cutting my head open and requiring 9 stitches. Ouch!