Triumphal Arch, Orange

One of the largest & oldest Triumphal arches of Roman Gaul

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The "Arc de Triomphe" or Triumphal arch is an impressive Roman structure on the old city limits of Orange.

Built between AD 10 and 25, the arch is one of the most beautiful and interesting surviving examples of a provincial triumphal arch from the reign of Augustus.

Located on the Via Agrippa, this Triumphal Arch does not represent any victory in particular but rather symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas.

It is decorated with low reliefs commemorating the establishment of the Pax Romana and along with the Theatre Antique, forms part of the UNESCO listings for Roman ruins in Orange.

You can take a guided tour from the tourist office to learn more about it, otherwise it's free to visit.