Rating: 7,8/10 (3623 votes) The city of Orange emerged a very long time ago as a Celtic settlement. With the arrival of the Romans in these lands, the city began to develop and expand. The theater located here is a unique example of ancient architecture, since it is the only ancient Roman theater in the world where the stage wall is almost completely preserved. It was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Louis XIV, visiting the city for the first time, called the wall of the theater the most beautiful wall in France. And there is a reason – not only the supporting structure with the height of a 9-storey building and more than 100 meters in length survived, but also the arches and columns that adorn the bottom of the stage. The amphitheater is designed for 7 thousand spectators, We also recommend reading Canal Languedoc in France, Toulouse resort Topic: Roman Theater Orange in France. |