Porte de Mars
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Porte de Mars is an ancient Roman triumphal arch in Reims, France. It dates from the third century A.D., and was the widest arch in the Roman world .
[edit] The Arch
The Arch is 32 metres long and 13 metres high. It was named after a nearby temple to Mars. The arch has many highly detailed carvings on its exterior and on the ceilings of its 3 passageways. Local folklore says that the inhabitants of Reims built the arch in gratitude when the Romans brought major roads through their city. It served as a city gate until 1544. In 1817, the buildings around it were removed, bringing the arch into full view.
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