Kosmo Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) "...I had been transported into the past, watching a performance in a semicircular Roman theater in the southern French city of Orange much as spectators had done 2,000 years ago. In front of me was one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering to have survived the cruelty of the centuries: a theatrical wall. Despite its scarred and stained stones, the wall stands defiantly. It is still deserving of the description: “The finest wall in my kingdom,” bestowed by Louis XIV..." http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/17/trave...mfrance.html?em http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/05/1...show_index.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/17/travel/1...mfrance.html?em IHT/NYT made an article about the roman ruins in Southern France, a nice slide show and travel tips. Edited May 16, 2009 by Kosmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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