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Culture of Nimes. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Nimes is an ancient city with rich history and plenty of inimitable landmarks and sights. The formation of its culture was greatly affected by the Gall tribes and later on during the period of the Roman Empire the city was one of the most significant residential areas. The territory of a scenic small city concentrates dozens of historical landmarks and monuments of different epochs.
1. Nimes is characterized by quite hot summers. This is not the most comfortable period for fans of outdoor activities and those who expect to travel a lot. 2. In the vicinity of the … 
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Nimes boats of many small specialized stores and souvenir shops that are never ignored by tourists. The bulk of the popular stores are concentrated in the central part of the city, and the … Open
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Not far from the temple tourists will find a significant architectural landmark being an elegant arch named in honor of the first emperor of the Roman Empire Augustus. One of the most ancient buildings in the city is considered to be the Maison Carree. The building was established at the order of the Emperor Augustus. The erection of the temple was dedicated to the grandchildren of the emperor. In the course of the long history the building changed its intended purpose for several time and has miraculously escaped the ruination surviving till nowadays. In the 4th century the temple was reequipped into a church and during the French Revolution the building was used as a stable.
The city is a major center of education and culture. It is loved for its unique atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, as well as non-negotiable "Roman" color. The first things you'll see at … Open
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Apart from the ancient attractions of the Roman era, many important religious objects are located in the city. Thus, Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Et-Saint-Castor de Nimes temple combining Gothic and Romanesque styles is also interesting as an architectural landmark. The construction of the church was completed in the 19th century. There have been churches on its site since 1096, and if the chronology begins from this moment, the cathedral can rightly be considered the city's oldest shrine. The Roman-Byzantine interior of the church was worked on by Henri Antoine Revois.
Nimes is a city with a rich history and a huge number of preserved architectural monuments of Ancient Rome. Nowhere else in France can one find that many of them in one place. These include … Open
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Opposite the city's most important symbol - the already mentioned Arènes de Nîmes amphitheater - one can find a magnificent cultural institution acquainting visitors with the history of Nimes from the Roman era and the Gallic period to modern times. This is about the Musée de la Romanité, which is interesting for its multimedia exhibits (using augmented reality technologies and audiovisual technology). As the name implies, more attention in the museum is focused on the Roman period. After all, it was Romans who had the most significant influence on the city. The museum was opened in June 2018.
The main gastronomy feature of the city of Nimes is plenty of restaurants of ethnic cuisine. Even though all of the eating houses are specializing in one culinary trend, each of the … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Nimes and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Nimes
Maison Carrée
Where: Place de la Comédie Nîmes, Nimes;
Where: Place de la Comédie Nîmes, Nimes;
Notre Dame And Saint Castor
Carré D’art
Where: Place de la Maison Carré Nîmes, Nimes;
Where: Place de la Maison Carré Nîmes, Nimes;
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Nimes
♥ Palace 'Palais des Papes' , 38.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Nimes and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Nîmes, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée de l Arles et de la Provence antiques' Arles, 27.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Nimes
♥ Basilique Saint-Trophime, Arles, 28.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chapelle Saint-Honorat, Arles, 29.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Pierre, Avignon, 38.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms, Avignon, 39 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Jean, Alès, 39 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame des Tables, Montpellier, 45.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, Montpellier, 45.4 km from the center. On the map
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Nimes
Landmarks of culture on Nimes map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Nimes. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Nimes: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Nimes. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
