FRANCE ~ Roman Theatre - Orange - UNESCO ~

... Great view of the world's best preserved ancient Roman theatre in a village with over 2,000 years of history... even today, its monumental impressive stage wall, over 30 metres high and 103 m long is  perfectly intact with arches and blend arcades... but there are only sparse remains of the original decoration: a few pillars and the imperial statue of Augustus (3,55 m high) in the central niche... due to the acoustics and the structure, 7,000-9,000 spectators could attend performances... there are still concert, opera and ballet events till today... the view from the top on modern day Orange is outstanding... this exceptional site is a must-see for lovers of archeology, combining history, remarkable acoustics and emotion... Thanks a lot Madeleine! (✿◠‿◠)  

Located in the South of France in the Vaucluse region in the heart of the Provence. The Roman theatre of Orange was built around 100 CE and used for plays and performances and served a public function in Roman Orange city. Around 391 CE the Roman theatre was closed down and in the centuries to come, the building was neglected. Mainly used as a stone quarry or refugee place, the Orange city theatre crumbled down. It was only in 1824 that reconstruction started and since 1869 the old Roman theatre of Orange is the backdrop for numerous plays and concerts. 

In 1981, Unesco added the Orange City Theatre to the list of World Heritage Sites in Orange.
 

Stamps:

3X Definitives - Marianne

(15-07-2013)

EUROPA Stamp - Peace

(Issued 09-05-2023)