The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 112
between the ancient port and the sea. The protectingwalls of the harbour, with a solid obelisk at the end, whichno doubt marked the entrance, still remain, but are nowhigh and dry on the plain. Adjoining these are the wallsof a strong fort or castellum for the protection of theport, built with… … 82 ROMAN PERIOD. supposed to have been the gate between the port and thetown. Some ruins of the baths have been discoveredadjoining this. Considerable remains of the ancientRoman city walls, enclosing five times the extent of thepresent town, still remain. Close to the railway stationrelics of the…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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