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amphithéâtre de Tours
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About amphithéâtre de Tours
The Tours amphitheatre is a Roman amphitheatre located in the historic city centre of Tours, France, immediately behind the well known Tours cathedral. It was built in the 1st century when the city was called Caesarodunum. It was built atop a small hill on the outskirts of the ancient urban area, making it safe from floods, convenient for crowds and visitors, and demonstrating the power of the city from a distance. The structure was an enormous, elliptical structure approximately 122 metres by 94 metres. According to its design it is classified as a "primitive" amphitheatre. Unlike the famous Colosseum that was made mostly of masonry and built above-ground, the Tours amphitheatre was made mostly of earth and created by moving soil and rock into a bowl shape. Spectators likely sat directly on the grassy slopes, while the masonry was primarily used for the vomitoria and retaining walls.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- ToursTrain station670 m · 11 min walk
- NationaleTram stop700 m · 11 min walk
- Gare de ToursTram stop730 m · 12 min walk
- Porte de LoireTram stop750 m · 12 min walk
- Jean Jaurès (Grammont)Tram stop880 m · 14 min walk
- Place ChoiseulTram stop1,2 km · 19 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near amphithéâtre de Tours
Check prices ↗- La Maison JulesHotel400 m · 7 min walk
- Le Grand HotelHotel670 m · 11 min walk
- Oceania L'Univers ToursHotel720 m · 12 min walk
- Novotel Tours-Centre GareHotel730 m · 12 min walk
- Hampton by Hilton Tours CentreHotel740 m · 12 min walk
- Hilton Garden Inn Tours CentreHotel790 m · 13 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near amphithéâtre de Tours
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amphithéâtre de Tours is located at Tours.
What is the nearest station to amphithéâtre de Tours?
The nearest station is Tours (Train station), about 670 m from amphithéâtre de Tours.
Which hotels are closest to amphithéâtre de Tours?
The closest places to stay are La Maison Jules (400 m), Le Grand Hotel (670 m), and Oceania L'Univers Tours (720 m).