The triumphal arch Glanum is located in the municipality of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône, 25 km northeast of Arles.
Ranked in the first list of historical monuments established in 1840, it was built in the early years of the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus (from - 27 to 14 AD). It is for this reason known as the oldest Roman arches have been erected in Narbonensis.
This is one of the major ruins of the ancient city of Glanum, located south of the current city Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Founded by the Celts, occupied by the Gauls, Glanum flourished under the Roman Empire, naturally protected by the Alpilles and near the Domitian which then linked Italy to Spain today.
The arch symbolizing the entrance into the city. His imposing size (12.5 m long, 5.5 m wide and 8.6 m high) and its rich sculptural decoration of Greek influence, reflects the prosperity of the ancient city.
One notices that appear on the facades prisoners chained groups and flags. The upper left of the arc, destroyed, were according to archaeologists possess a tabular form and present a pediment type of decor in a triangle.
Like all the remains of the city of Glanum, which has been excavated for a century, the arc is now up to national monuments.
The visit therefore includes this building as the entire perimeter exposed and developed.
Open daily except Mondays from 1 October to 31 March and on 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November and 25 December. Price: 6.50 euros and 8.
Information +33 4 90 92 23 79.
