The Best Roman Ruins Outside of Italy
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Despite the awe-inspiring ruins in Rome, the vast reach of the Roman Empire extended far beyond modern day Italy's borders, leaving a lasting legacy across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, echoing the empire's unparalleled historical significance. Let's visit some of the most incredible Roman ruins outside of Italy.
Pont du Gard
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A Thread π§΅
Despite the awe-inspiring ruins in Rome, the vast reach of the Roman Empire extended far beyond modern day Italy's borders, leaving a lasting legacy across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, echoing the empire's unparalleled historical significance. Let's visit some of the most incredible Roman ruins outside of Italy.
Pont du Gard
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1/ Pont du Gard, France π«π·
This ancient Roman aqueduct and bridge, which boasts three tiers of arcades, showcases the Roman engineering prowess of its builders from over 2,000 years ago.
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This ancient Roman aqueduct and bridge, which boasts three tiers of arcades, showcases the Roman engineering prowess of its builders from over 2,000 years ago.
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2/ Pula Arena, Croatia ππ·
This is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Its impressive size and excellent state of preservation allow visitors to imagine the grandeur of ancient Roman entertainment.
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This is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Its impressive size and excellent state of preservation allow visitors to imagine the grandeur of ancient Roman entertainment.
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3/ Hadrian's Wall, England π¬π§
This UNESCO World Heritage Site stretches over 73 miles across northern England, standing as a testament to Roman engineering and strategic border control, one of the most iconic ancient monuments in Britain.
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This UNESCO World Heritage Site stretches over 73 miles across northern England, standing as a testament to Roman engineering and strategic border control, one of the most iconic ancient monuments in Britain.
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4/ Baalbek, Lebanon π±π§
This city boasts the 5,000 year old temples dedicated to Jupiter, with towering columns ranking among the world's tallest, and Bacchus, standing out for its exquisite ornamentation and overall great preservation.
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This city boasts the 5,000 year old temples dedicated to Jupiter, with towering columns ranking among the world's tallest, and Bacchus, standing out for its exquisite ornamentation and overall great preservation.
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5/ Orange, France π«π·
The Roman Theatre of Orange, dating back to 1 AD, is one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world, an active venue to this day. It, as well as the Triumphal Arch of Orange, comprise an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Roman Theatre of Orange, dating back to 1 AD, is one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world, an active venue to this day. It, as well as the Triumphal Arch of Orange, comprise an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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6/ Timgad, Algeria π©πΏ
The Roman ruins of Timgad, founded in 100 AD, offer a breathtaking glimpse into the ancient city's meticulously planned layout, impressive architecture, and well-preserved structures.
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The Roman ruins of Timgad, founded in 100 AD, offer a breathtaking glimpse into the ancient city's meticulously planned layout, impressive architecture, and well-preserved structures.
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7/ Philippi, Greece π¬π·
Established in the 4th century BC under the reign of King Philippi stands Macedonia's largest archaeological site. Roman ruins such as the theater, wall fragments, the forum, and a temple offer a glimpse into its ancient glory.
Established in the 4th century BC under the reign of King Philippi stands Macedonia's largest archaeological site. Roman ruins such as the theater, wall fragments, the forum, and a temple offer a glimpse into its ancient glory.
8/ Trier, Germany π©πͺ
Trier served as a significant imperial city of the Roman Empire, boasting impressive architectural remnants, such as the Trier Imperial Baths, showcasing its rich history as one of the empire's key administrative and cultural centers.
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Trier served as a significant imperial city of the Roman Empire, boasting impressive architectural remnants, such as the Trier Imperial Baths, showcasing its rich history as one of the empire's key administrative and cultural centers.
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9/ Amphitheater of El Jem, Tunisia πΉπ³
This massive amphitheater is modeled after the iconic Colosseum in Rome, showcasing the empire's cultural and architectural presence and prowess in North Africa.
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This massive amphitheater is modeled after the iconic Colosseum in Rome, showcasing the empire's cultural and architectural presence and prowess in North Africa.
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10/ Merida, Spain πͺπΈ
This city and UNESCO World Heritage site is quite a collection of Roman ruins including the impressive theater, amphitheater, aqueduct, and Temple of Diana, showcasing the architectural brilliance and cultural legacy of ancient Rome.
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This city and UNESCO World Heritage site is quite a collection of Roman ruins including the impressive theater, amphitheater, aqueduct, and Temple of Diana, showcasing the architectural brilliance and cultural legacy of ancient Rome.
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11/ Nimes, France π«π·
Not far from Pont du Gard is the city of Nimes, home to an array of Roman ruins including Maison CarrΓ©e, a remarkably well-preserved temple dating back to the 1st century AD.
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Not far from Pont du Gard is the city of Nimes, home to an array of Roman ruins including Maison CarrΓ©e, a remarkably well-preserved temple dating back to the 1st century AD.
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12/ The Roman Baths, United Kingdom π¬π§
This complex comprises the Roman temple, Roman bath, and museum house, with the oldest section dating back to 60 AD. Buried for centuries, the baths were unearthed in the late 18th century.
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This complex comprises the Roman temple, Roman bath, and museum house, with the oldest section dating back to 60 AD. Buried for centuries, the baths were unearthed in the late 18th century.
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13/ Diocletianβs Palace, Croatia ππ·
This magnificent fortified imperial residence in the historic center of Split, Croatia, is enclosed by walls exceeding six feet in thickness. This complex includes a mausoleum, temple, thermal baths, and private apartments.
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This magnificent fortified imperial residence in the historic center of Split, Croatia, is enclosed by walls exceeding six feet in thickness. This complex includes a mausoleum, temple, thermal baths, and private apartments.
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14/ Jerash, Jordan π―π΄
The Roman ruins of Jerash, with their preserved temples, theaters, and colonnaded streets dating back to antiquity, offer a captivating window into the grandeur and sophistication of ancient Roman civilization in the heart of the Middle East.
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The Roman ruins of Jerash, with their preserved temples, theaters, and colonnaded streets dating back to antiquity, offer a captivating window into the grandeur and sophistication of ancient Roman civilization in the heart of the Middle East.
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15/ The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain πͺπΈ
This well-preserved Roman aqueduct dates back to the 1st century AD and consists of over 25,000 granite blocks. This unique view helps us more fully appreciate the size.
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This well-preserved Roman aqueduct dates back to the 1st century AD and consists of over 25,000 granite blocks. This unique view helps us more fully appreciate the size.
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16/ Arles, France π«π·
The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles, including the Amphitheater and the Roman Theater of Arles, are an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Incredibly, these venues continue to host performances and community cultural events to this day.
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The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles, including the Amphitheater and the Roman Theater of Arles, are an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Incredibly, these venues continue to host performances and community cultural events to this day.
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