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Palais Gallien
Sight4.3 · 1 8253.9 · 124≈ 22 minFree entry757 m from the center
The Palais Gallien represents the striking ruins of a 2nd-century AD Roman amphitheatre, the only standing monument left from ancient Burdigala. Once accommodating up to twenty thousand spectators for gladiatorial games, its monumental stone and brick arches now stand preserved among residential Bordeaux streets, offering a tangible glimpse into the city's ancient past.
Highlights
- Surviving brick and stone arches of Roman amphitheatre
- Only visible ancient Roman monument in central Bordeaux
- Freely viewable from the public street and quiet square
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