NIMES, FRANCE
Nîmes is often referred to
 as the French Rome
The amphitheatre dates 
from the end of the 2nd century AD 
and there  24 000 spectators could sit
(the Coliseum in Rome held 80,000)
(the Coliseum in Rome held 80,000)
Nîmes is a city in the region  of southern France. 
It is the capital of the Gard department. 
The city has a rich history, dating back 
 Several famous monuments are in Nîmes, 
such as the Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée... 


 
Looks like one of our older football (U.S. style) stadiums. :-)
OdpovedaťOdstrániťOnly a little bit older:-). This one is for 24.000 visitors
OdpovedaťOdstrániťI did not know that! I can see why. It's beautiful!
OdpovedaťOdstrániťThan you Lois for your comment...
OdstrániťHi! Beautiful! I feel weight of the history. Thanks for sharing.
OdpovedaťOdstrániťHi Minoru...it's a pleasure for me to see your comment...
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