Amphitheater of Nîmes Audio Guide
Explore Amphitheater of Nîmes with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Amphitheater of Nîmes is a remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheater located in Nîmes, France. Built around 70 AD, it once hosted gladiatorial games and public spectacles, and today serves as a venue for bullfights and concerts.
What you will hear
Engineering and Identity: The Facade Details
Focusing on the specific stone carvings that define the venue's Roman heritage and technical sophistication.
The Roman She-Wolf
A small but significant carving of a nursing wolf serves as a bold declaration of Roman identity in ancient Gaul.
The Fortress Gates
Explaining the 'Castrum Arena' period where the arena became a fortified village, using the walled-up arches as evidence.
The Medieval Fortress Gates
The preservation of this arena is due to a fascinating period when it was transformed into a fortified city within a city.
The Cavea: Social Hierarchy
Explaining the strict division of Roman society through the seating levels (Maeniana).
The VIP Rows
In the Roman world, your seat in the amphitheater was the ultimate indicator of your social standing.
The High Terraces
The upper reaches of the arena are home to a tiny, unexpected resident that travelled here from Italy 2,000 years ago.
Museum of the Spectacle
Concluding with the permanent displays of gladiator armor and the history of bullfighting (Feria de Nîmes).
The Bullfighting Museum
Explore the vibrant cultural legacy that keeps the arena alive today, from the colorful costumes of the bullfighters to the pulse of city-wide festivals.
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