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The Cryptoporticus
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- Name
- The Cryptoporticus
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Le Cryptoportique
- Country:
- France
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 200AD - 299AD
- City/Town:
- Reims
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Reims,
- Related:
- Porte de Mars,
about The Cryptoporticus
The Cryptoporticus (Le Cryptoportique) of Reims is is a very well preserved third century AD Roman passageway. At the time, Reims was a Gallo-Roman town known as Durocortorum.
Like other structures of this kind, the Cryptoporticus of Reims was a semi-subterranean arched passageway, the roof of which would have been a walkway. It would have been one of three such passageways surrounding the forum of Durocortorum.
The Cryptoporticus of Reims is an excellent example of this type of Roman architecture, particularly as it is so very well preserved.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about The Cryptoporticus is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Le Cryptoportique, Place du Forum, 51100 Reims, France
Phone: 03 26 77 75 28
E-Mail: accueil@reims-tourisme.com
useful information
Directions:
The Cryptoporticus is centrally located in Reims. Reims is located approximately 140km east of Paris and can be reached by car along route A4 (toll road). Trains from Paris to Reims take 45 mins.
Ticket Information:
The Cryptoporticus is open daily. Entry is free.
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