Arch of Carpentras

The Arch of Carpentras is a Roman triumphal arch from the beginning of the first century AD. It has a single fornix, framed by fluted lesenes and decorated with an archivolt of vine tendrils. At the outer corners there are engaged columns. On the sides there are images of trophies flanked by barbarian prisoners. These trophy reliefs are also found on the short sides of the Arch of Orange, which is however more richly decorated.

The arch was originally located on the city's cardo maximus. Later it was incorporated into the old cathedral as an access door and still later into the episcopal palace (now the courthouse).

Address
Rue de la Poste 61, Carpentras, France

Established
1st century AD