French: Théâtre antique et ses abords et « Arc de Triomphe » d'Orange
The Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange is a World Heritage site in France defined by the UNESCO in 1981 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 27 (28, 80, 35) in our monthly survey..

"Situated in the Rhone valley, the ancient theatre of Orange, with its 103-m-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all the great Roman theatres. Built between A.D. 10 and 25, the Roman arch is one of the most beautiful and interesting surviving examples of a provincial triumphal arch from the reign of Augustus. It is decorated with low reliefs commemorating the establishment of the Pax Romana."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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