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Les AlyscampsvsAmphitheatre (les Arenes)
Both are praised by travel writers. Overall, Les Alyscamps is the choice of most writers compared to Amphitheatre (les Arenes). Les Alyscamps comes in at 90 with approval from 5 reviews including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Les Alyscamps
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Rue Pierre-Renaudel, Arles
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Fodor's "Though the romantically melancholic Roman cemetery lies 1 km (½ mile) southeast of the Vieille Ville, it's worth the hike—certainly Van Gogh thought so, as several of his famous canvases prove." Full review
Lonely Planet "Van Gogh and Gauguin both painted this necropolis, founded by the Romans 1km southwest of the city centre." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Alyscamps is home to one of the most famous sites of necropolises of the ancient world." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"From the Gallo-Roman period up to the end of the Middle Ages, the Alyscamps ("Champs-Élysées") was one of the most prestigious necropolises in the West." Full review
Frommer's "Today it is lined with poplars and studded with ancient sarcophagi. Arlesiens escape here with a cold drink to enjoy a respite from the summer heat." Full review
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
