Triumphal Arch of Orange

Orange, France

The Triumphal Arch is a Roman structure in the city of Orange. There is debate about when the arch was built, but current research that accepts the inscription as evidence (27 BC-AD 14) favours a date during the reign of emperor Augustus. It was built on the former via Agrippa to honor the veterans of the Gallic Wars and Legio II Augusta. It was later reconstructed by emperor Tiberius to celebrate the victories of deceased general Germanicus over the German tribes in Rhineland (c. 20–27 AD). The arch contains an inscription dedicated to emperor Tiberius in AD 27.

Along with the Roman Theatre of Orange, the Triumphal Arch was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981 because of its exceptional preservation.

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Founded: 1st century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in France
Historical period: Roman Gaul (France)

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Peter Cox (6 months ago)
Visited on a rainy Sunday morning in October on our way back to the UK. It’s Free to see and there is free parking next to the arch. Also there is a Bakers only 50m away which is open on a Sunday!
Latham woodward (6 months ago)
When I originally visited the Triumphal Arch in Orange it was very rough and ready. The French government had yet to construct the area that surrounds it now. It is very impressive, and visited by so many school children daily. The only thing letting it down is that it needs more signs with information at the site, but Google works great so not really that big of a problem. Well worth the visit.
Andrew McCurdy (8 months ago)
Worth a visit. Don’t forget to sit on the seats to get some history about the arch being built.
Col M (11 months ago)
Very nice bit of architecture. The arch is beautiful and dates back to the Roman times so it’s been battered by the elements. Walk through the arches and look at the ceilings. Only needs 5-10mins to take it all in before strolling into town after parking right next to the Arch for free
Georges Younes (2 years ago)
The Arc de Triomphe in the town of Orange was built around 2000 years ago. It was restored at the beginning of the 19th century. The arch currently sits in a traffic circle away from visual obstructions. Take the time to visit and get close to admire intricate design details.
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