Temple de Diane, Nîmes

Name: Temple de Diane
Address: Nîmes, France

#4 among attractions in Nîmes

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The so-called Temple of Diana is a 1st-century ancient Roman building in Nîmes, Gard, built under Augustus. It is located near the gushing spring of "La Fontaine", around which was an Augusteum, a sanctuary devoted to the cult of the emperor and his family, centred on a nymphaeum. Its basilica-like floor plan argues against it being a temple and there is no archaeological or literary evidence for its dedication to Diana. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°50'24"N, 4°20'55"E

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Cadereau (Jardins de la Fontaine)Nîmes France

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Temple de Diane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes
18 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...
0.7 miSE
Well-preserved Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Nîmes
17 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...
0.4 miE
Roman temple and archaeological site
Maison Carrée, Nîmes
11 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...
~1790 ftE
Futuristic contemporary art museum
Carré d'Art, Nîmes
9 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.
0.6 miE
17th-century Romanesque-Gothic church
Nîmes Cathedral, Nîmes
16 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 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Nîmes
21 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes is the fine arts museum of Nîmes.
~510 ftNE
Park
Les Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes
3 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.
~1190 ftN
View point, Observation decks and towers, Ruins
Tour Magne, Nîmes
6 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 miSE
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.
0.7 miE
Ruins
Porte d'Auguste, Nîmes
19 min walk • The Porte d'Auguste is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
0.4 miSE
Church
St. Paul's Church, Nîmes
12 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 Temple de Diane?

Nearby attractions include Jardin de la Fontaine, Nîmes (2 min walk), Les Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes (3 min walk), Tour Magne, Nîmes (6 min walk), Carré d'Art, Nîmes (9 min walk).

How to get to Temple de Diane by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple de Diane:

Bus

Roosevelt • Lines: 4, 9 (4 min walk)
Maison de Santé • Lines: 4, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Nîmes (27 min walk)