One of the oldest buildings in the city is the "Square House" (Maison Carree), which was founded by order of Emperor Augustus. He dedicated the church to his grandchildren. Over the course of its long history, the building has changed its purpose several times and has miraculously survived to this day. In the 4th century, the temple was converted into a church, and during the French Revolution it was used as a stable. In 1823, it was decided to convert the building into a museum dedicated to ancient Roman art.
The temple received its current name "Square House" only in the 16th century. The fact is that in the Old French language it was customary to add the epithet "carré " to the names of rectangular structures - hence the name came from, which has remained unchanged to this day.
By the way, the Church of St. Magdalene in Paris was built by order of Napoleon after he saw the Maison Caret.
Address: Place de la Maison Carré e. A combined ticket to visit the Arena, the Tower of Magne and the Maison Carré costs 11.70 euros.
Website for details http://www. maisoncarrie. eu/
The temple received its current name "Square House" only in the 16th century. The fact is that in the Old French language it was customary to add the epithet "carré " to the names of rectangular structures - hence the name came from, which has remained unchanged to this day.
By the way, the Church of St. Magdalene in Paris was built by order of Napoleon after he saw the Maison Caret.
Address: Place de la Maison Carré e. A combined ticket to visit the Arena, the Tower of Magne and the Maison Carré costs 11.70 euros.
Website for details http://www. maisoncarrie. eu/
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