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Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments (French: Arles, monuments romains et romans) [1] 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. The official brief description for this as a World Heritage Site is:
The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981 for their testimony to the history of the region. [ 7 ] The city is famous for being the archdiocese of Caesarius of Arles and Hilary of Arles .
The Obélisque d'Arles ("Arles Obelisk") is a 4th-century Roman obelisk, erected in the center of the Place de la République, in front of the Hôtel de Ville (town hall) in Arles, France. Description
It was the final segment of the Aurelian Way leading up to the city gates and was used as a burial ground for well-off citizens, whose memorials ranged from simple sarcophagi to elaborate monuments. In 1981, the Alyscamps was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments group. [2]
The church was built upon the site of the 5th-century basilica of Arles, named for St. Stephen. [1] In the 15th century a Gothic choir was added to the Romanesque nave. Along with other medieval and Roman buildings in Arles, in 1981 the church was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments group ...
Along with the other Roman and medieval buildings in Arles, the theatre was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments site for their testimony to the ancient history of the city. [1] In Roman times, the theatre had 33 rows of steps and could seat 8000 people. [2]
Nowadays, it draws smaller crowds for bullfighting during the Feria d'Arles, [1] as well as plays and concerts in summer. In 1981, Arles Amphitheatre was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with other Roman and medieval buildings of the city, as part of the Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments group. [2]
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: from 1st century BC to 4th century; 12th century cultural 1981 - [9] 84 Vézelay, Church and Hill: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: 12th century cultural 1979 2007 [10] 943 Belfries of Belgium and France: Hauts-de-France: 13th century-20th century cultural 1999 2005