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Amphitheatre (les Arenes)vsEspace Van Gogh
Amphitheatre (les Arenes) and Espace Van Gogh are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, Amphitheatre (les Arenes) ranks significantly higher than Espace Van Gogh. Amphitheatre (les Arenes) has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet and Atlas Obscura.
Amphitheatre (les Arenes)
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Rond-Point des Arenes, Arènes d Arles, 13200 Arles
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Fodor's "Today it's primarily a venue for the traditional spectacle of the corridas (bullfights), which take place annually during the féria pascale, or Easter festival. " Full review
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Tickets are usually available, but be sure to book ahead.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Following the fall of the Roman Empire during the 5th century AD, the amphitheatre became a defensive fortress, with the addition of four watchtowers on each side." Full review
Lonely Planet "Enter Arles' Roman arena from the north side." Full review
Afar Magazine "The well-preserved ampitheater is still used for bullfights today, while the partially-restored Roman theater is once again in use as well. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles. " Full review
Espace Van Gogh Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Pl. Dr. Felix Rey, Arles
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Fodor's "A strikingly resonant site, this was the hospital to which the tortured artist repaired after cutting off his earlobe." Full review
Lonely Planet "The former hospital where Van Gogh had his ear stitched and was later locked up – not to be confused with the asylum Monastère St-Paul de Mausole – hosts the occasional exhibition." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Vincent van Gogh was treated in this former hospital before leaving for St-Rémy-de-Provence." Full review
