Castellum, Nîmes

Name: Castellum
Address: 13 rue de la Lampeze, Nîmes, 30000, France

#25 among attractions in Nîmes

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The castellum divisorium, or castellum aquae, is a Roman monument built in the first century in Nîmes, Gard.

Coordinates: 43°50'33"N, 4°21'21"E

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13 rue de la LampezeFaubourg (Gambetta)Nîmes 30000 France

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Castellum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de la Romanité, Amphitheater, Maison Carrée, Carré d'Art.

0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes
16 min walk • The Musée de la Romanité, located in the historic city of Nîmes in the south of France, is a contemporary architectural marvel that houses a rich collection of Roman artifacts. This museum, which opened its doors in June 2018, is directly opposite the ancient Roman...
0.5 miS
Well-preserved Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Nîmes
14 min walk • Steeped in ancient history, the Amphitheater of Nîmes stands as one of the most well-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Located in the heart of Nîmes, a city in the Occitanie region of southern France, this grand structure dates back to the end of the 1st...
~1530 ftS
Roman temple and archaeological site
Maison Carrée, Nîmes
8 min walk • The Maison Carrée in Nîmes, France, stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the endurance of classical design. This ancient Roman temple, one of the best preserved of its kind, has stood the test of time and continues to captivate...
~1630 ftS
Futuristic contemporary art museum
Carré d'Art, Nîmes
8 min walk • The Carré d'art at Nîmes in southern France houses a museum of contemporary art and the city's municipal library. Constructed of glass, concrete and steel, it faces the Maison carrée, a perfectly preserved Roman temple that dates from the very beginning of the 1st century AD.
~1900 ftSE
17th-century Romanesque-Gothic church
Nîmes Cathedral, Nîmes
10 min walk • Nîmes Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Nîmes, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the local Saint Castor of Apt. The cathedral was the seat of the Bishops of Nîmes until 1877, when the name of the diocese was changed. It is still the seat...
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Nîmes
20 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes is the fine arts museum of Nîmes.
~1720 ftW
Park
Les Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes
9 min walk • The Gardens of the Fountain are a public park located in Nîmes, in the Gard. They are built around the original Nîmes spring, already venerated by the people before the arrival of the Romans.
~1720 ftW
View point, Observation decks and towers, Ruins
Tour Magne, Nîmes
9 min walk • The Magne tower is a Gallo-Roman monument located in Nîmes, in the Gard department. Most imposing vestige of the very long Roman enclosure of Nimes, it dominates the gardens of the Fountain on the mount Cavalier.
0.7 miS
City gate
Porte de France, Nîmes
18 min walk • The Gate of France is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
0.4 miSE
Ruins
Porte d'Auguste, Nîmes
11 min walk • The Porte d'Auguste is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
0.4 miS
Church
St. Paul's Church, Nîmes
11 min walk • The Saint-Paul church is a neo-Romanesque church located in Nîmes, in the Gard department and the Occitanie region. Classified as a historical monument in 1909, it has a powerful bell tower rising to 62 meters at the crossing of the transept.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castellum?

Nearby attractions include University of Nîmes, Nîmes (2 min walk), Square Antonin, Nîmes (6 min walk), Maison Carrée, Nîmes (8 min walk), Carré d'Art, Nîmes (8 min walk).

How to get to Castellum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castellum:

Bus

Lampèze • Lines: 7, 75, 86 (2 min walk)
Révolution • Lines: 71 (3 min walk)

Train

Nîmes (22 min walk)