World Heritage Photo Gallery

Theatre and its Surroundings and the 'Triumphal Arch' of Orange
Historic Centre of Avignon
Pont du Gard(Roman Aqueduct)
Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles
Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles
Major Roman and Romanesque monuments in Provence, such as the arena, the Roman theatre, St.Trophime. The arena accommodates 20,000 people. St.Trophime is known for the beautiful corridor.

  Aug.2000. St.Trophime.
Pont du Gard(Roman Aqueduct)
The Roman aqueduct which strides the river valley of the Gard. It was built in 19BC. It's the three-layer structure built with limestone. The length is 275m and the height is 59m.

  Aug.2000.
Historic Centre of Avignon
With the arrival of the popes in the 14th Century which is called "Babylonian Captivity", the city became a second Rome. There are historic relics, such as The Popes' palace and St Benezet bridge.

  Aug.2000. St.Benezet bridge.
Roman Theatre and its Surroundings
and the 'Triumphal Arch' of Orange
The theater and the triumphal arch were built the 1st century. of B.C. They are ruins in excellent preservation. The theater is used for opera still now. The Arch commemorated Caesar's victory.
  Aug.2000. Roman Theatre.