A grand museum dedicated to Greco-Roman history is opening in the south of France, according to Vogue Paris.
In the city of Nîmes, known as the French Rome, the Museum of the Romans (Musée de la Romanité) will open its doors on June 2. Located in the very center of the city, opposite Built around the famous Roman amphitheater, this modern cultural and art center impresses with its futuristic architecture, the publication writes. The building is clad in 7,000 glass panels, which create a distinctive effect—from a distance, it appears as if the museum's façade is covered in a Roman toga.
The museum's collection currently comprises 5,000 objects, narrating the city's rich history through interactive experiences. The museum's centerpiece is a mosaic depicting King Panthecus of Thebes murdered by his own mother. The mosaic was discovered during construction in 2006. In near-perfect condition, it has been reconstructed and displayed on the museum's ground floor. Other exhibits include marble busts, limestone nymphs, and 6th-century sarcophagi, many of which were transferred from the now-closed Nîmes Archaeological Museum.
The Musée des Romanes features a vast selection of high-tech gadgets, including immersive projections, touchscreens, holograms, sound devices, and interactive displays. It also features a large foyer, conference rooms, a café, a gift shop, a restaurant, and a vast rooftop terrace, from which visitors can admire the nine hills of Nîmes and many of the city's Roman buildings. The museum is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Admission is €8.
Nîmes is located 580 kilometers from Paris and 40 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. It is an ancient center of culture and education. Most of its landmarks are Roman structures. Among them are the amphitheater, built in the first century after the Colosseum in Rome, the ancient Roman temple Maison Carrée, the Temple of Diana, the Fountain Garden dedicated to the deity Nemasus, the Porte Auguste, and many others. You can get to Nîmes from Paris by train or bus. The latter option is more economical, with tickets starting from 29 euros.
Source: news.turizm.ru