The Surviving Splendor of the Roman Amphitheatre in Périgueux

The lasting reverberations of a colossal Roman amphitheatre can be discovered in Périgueux, a city situated in southwest France. Erecting during the reign of Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century, the amphitheatre, at one point, was among the largest in Gaul. The city, once encompassed the amphitheatre, and served as the seat of power for the Pompeii family, military tribunes, and prefects. During the 3rd and 4th centuries, the walls were built in the city, concurrently leaving the amphitheatre open.

The remains of this amphitheatre are now preserved in the Jardin des Arènes, a public garden. Every summer, the ancient amphitheatre is revitalized with concerts and events, providing a unique cultural experience and a bask in the past. The arena is an elliptical structure, measuring 141.4 meters in length and 118.2 meters in width. The garden is encircled by silver poplars, yews, holly, plane trees, maple trees, and fir trees.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons