amphitheater

One of the largest amphitheaters in Britain, built in the 2nd century.

The town of Fréjus sits on the western edge of the Estérel Mountains, on the Mediterranean coast. During ancient Roman times Fréjus was an important port town called Forum Julii and situated at the crossroads of Via Augusta and Via Domitia. There are various Roman remains in and around the town...

From the outside.

Entrance.

Information sign.

Historic town center.

Much of the aqueduct was underground.

Aqueduct came out of the ground at this point.

Arches in Villa Aurélienne Park.

Arches in Villa Aurélienne Park.

Arches brought the aqueduct into town.

Narrow entrance to Villa Aurélienne.

Arches across the road.

Arch on the DN7 road.

The Neapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis), is in the northern part of the Neapolis quarter, one of the five areas of Syracuse in the Greek and Romans periods. There are several sites to see here but the mains ones are the Greek Theater (3rd century BC), the Roman...

Looking down into the Stone Quarries.

Altar of Hieron II, an altar for public sacrifices.

Ear of Dionysius, inside.

Ear of Dionysius, a large cavern carved into the stone hill.

Street of Tombs, above the Greek Theater.