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πŸ›οΈ Roman Amphitheatre of Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes)

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πŸ›οΈ Roman Amphitheatre of Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes)
Monumental arena of Roman Aquitania


🕐 1 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 12:05
πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Located in Saintes, southwestern France (Charente-Maritime)
  • Constructed 1st century CE, likely during reign of Claudius
  • Capacity approximately 15,000 spectators
  • One of the best-preserved Roman arenas in Gaul

The Roman Amphitheatre of Mediolanum Santonum, situated in modern-day Saintes, represents one of the finest surviving examples of ...

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