Friday, August 17, 2012

Orange: The Arch

Orange's triumphal arch is 3rd largest in the Roman world, and that would mean largest outside of Rome itself. It sits in the center of the town's northern round-about portal, framed by large plane trees. The arch celebrates the victories and conquests of the 2nd Legion, in transalpine Gaul, Egypt, and other places. Veterans were given land here.




















































































1 comment:

Tawana said...

Oh, gosh...I have wonderful photos of Jason and Cara at this arch, back in 1999. We have not been back since. We are going to have to go back one of these days. I am loving all the photos and the memories it brings back.