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Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments: A Blend of Ancient and Medieval Architecture

The Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments, located in the heart of the picturesque city of Arles, France, is a remarkable testament to the rich history and cultural evolution of this ancient settlement. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, this site offers a unique blend of Roman and Romanesque architecture, showcasing the city's transformation from an important Roman colony to a significant center of medieval European civilization.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Arles is a good example of the adaptation of an ancient city to medieval European civilization. It has some impressive Roman monuments, of which the earliest – the arena, the Roman theatre and the cryptoporticus (subterranean galleries) – date back to the 1st century B.C. During the 4th century Arles experienced a second golden age, as attested by the baths of Constantine and the necropolis of Alyscamps. In the 11th and 12th centuries, Arles once again became one of the most attractive cities in the Mediterranean. Within the city walls, Saint-Trophime, with its cloister, is one of Provence's major Romanesque monuments.

Encyclopedia Record: Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments is an area containing a collection of monuments in the city centre of Arles, France, that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

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