Nimes Amphitheatre

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October 5th 2011
27th September We parked in Remoulins and cycled up to and over the Roman aquaduct at Pont du Gard. It was very impressive and well worth a visit, unfortunately the guided tours of the upper level had finished for the season so we will have to do that another time! On to a very busy Nimes and a quick look around. We walked round the Roman arena but decided not to go inside as it was getting lat ... read more

Europe » Spain

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more