5 Oldest Buildings In The World That Are Still In Use

4. Arles Amphitheatre

Construction Year: 90 AD

Location: Arles, France

Inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Arles Amphitheatre was built in the thriving town of Arles during the peak of the Roman Empire. This impressive amphitheatre hosted around 20,000 spectators for gladiatorial battles and chariot races. In the 5th century during the fall of the Western Roman Empire, it was converted into a fortress with 4 towers encircling and protecting around 200 houses. Today, the amphitheatre attracts much smaller crowds for plays and concerts during the summers as well as bullfighting during the Feria d’Arles.