Roman structures

Arles has a long and varied history dating back to the well-documented Roman era and even earlier.  The Romans who lived in Arles created comfortable lives for themselves.  The built the arena, a theater, the circus, and baths.

In more recent times, Roman structures have sometimes been cannibalized for building materials, built upon, and buried, but many still exist in various states of restoration.

We were walking around the old town this morning and came across the Thermes de Constantin, next to the Rhone. These Roman baths date back to the 4th century and the reign of Emperor Constantine.  They were renovated towards the end of the 20th century.

The walls that are standing reflect the detail that went into their construction.  Different materials were used, alternating red bricks and white stone.  Quite amazing too look at.