Garden of the Roman arena (Jardin Des Arts Romaines), Perigueux
A small oval Park was built on the site of an ancient Roman amphitheater in 1840.
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From the ancient structure, which dates back to the first century ad, there are several arches - fragments of walls and tribunes.
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It was once one of the largest public buildings in Gaul.
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The grandstands of the amphitheater held 18 thousand spectators.
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The Park's vegetation is represented by plane trees, oaks, yews, chestnuts, and firs.
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From the bushes here you can see the boxwood and Ilex aquifolium (Holly).
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The garden is landscaped with a large swimming pool with a cascading fountain.
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A circle with concentric rings symbolizes the stands of an ancient stadium.
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