The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 325
traves built into the modern walls, shewthat the Roman works here were at one time considerable. 294 MEDI/EVAL PERIOD. In the chapel of St Maxime six Roman columns have beenutilized. But the most remarkable monument of theplace is the so-called Temple or Pantheon. Thisconsists externally of a plain… … FIG. 136. THE IANTHEON, KiEZ {Frovi Tcxicr and Pttllau). detached, so as to form an aisle all round, while theysupport an octagonal drum (Fig. 136), roofed over with adome. The aisle is vaulted, with an irregular form,composed of about three-fourths of a pointed arch. Thecolumns are ancient, but…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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