Roman earthwork amphitheatre (Xanten)

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen / Xanten
 theatre, Roman Empire, amphitheatre
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Legend has it that the patron saint of Xanten, St Victor, was executed here by Roman soldiers because of his Christian beliefs. In the 20th century the arena began to be used as a theatre once again.
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Coordinates:   51°38'15"N   6°28'23"E
This article was last modified 15 years ago