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Maison Carree Collection

The Maison Carree, located in Nimes, is a magnificent ancient Roman temple that has captivated visitors for centuries

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree a Nimes, 1853. Creator: Edouard Baldus

Maison Carree a Nimes, 1853. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Maison Carree a Nimes, 1853

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Le Temple antique, between 1780 and 1790. Creator: Hubert Robert

Le Temple antique, between 1780 and 1790. Creator: Hubert Robert
Le Temple antique, between 1780 and 1790. Ancient temple. The Maison carree, (French for "square house") is a Roman temple in Nimes, southern France

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carra e ancient Roman temple on Place de la Maison Carra e at night, Names

Maison Carra e ancient Roman temple on Place de la Maison Carra e at night, Names
Maison Carree ancient Roman temple on Place de la Maison Carree at night, NAmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard Department, France

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree plaza, Nimes, Gard, France. Oldest Roman Temple in Europe created in 7 AD

Maison Carree plaza, Nimes, Gard, France. Oldest Roman Temple in Europe created in 7 AD

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Ice skating rink reflection, Nimes, Gard, France. Oldest Roman Temple created in 7 AD

Ice skating rink reflection, Nimes, Gard, France. Oldest Roman Temple created in 7 AD

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Decorations Maison Carree, Nimes, Gard, France. Temple created in 7 AD

Decorations Maison Carree, Nimes, Gard, France. Temple created in 7 AD

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree, a Luxeuil, Haute-Saone (chromolitho)

Maison Carree, a Luxeuil, Haute-Saone (chromolitho)
974674 Maison Carree, a Luxeuil, Haute-Saone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Carree, a Luxeuil, Haute-Saone)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Poster advertising Nimes, the French Rome, c. 1930 (colour litho)

Poster advertising Nimes, the French Rome, c. 1930 (colour litho)
CHT163206 Poster advertising Nimes, the French Rome, c.1930 (colour litho) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Nimes (Gard)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree in Nimes (engraving)

Maison Carree in Nimes (engraving)
819281 Maison Carree in Nimes (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Carree, a Roman temple in Nimes, France)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Capital & Entablature, Maison Carree, Nimes, France (engraving)

Capital & Entablature, Maison Carree, Nimes, France (engraving)
478373 Capital & Entablature, Maison Carree, Nimes, France (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from AntiquitA©s de la France: Vol I)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: The Maison Carree, Nismes (engraving)

The Maison Carree, Nismes (engraving)
3649446 The Maison Carree, Nismes (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maison Carree, Nismes. Maison-Carree, Nimes)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Luxeuil, Ancien Hotel de Ville ou Maison Carree (colour photo)

Luxeuil, Ancien Hotel de Ville ou Maison Carree (colour photo)
2803885 Luxeuil, Ancien Hotel de Ville ou Maison Carree (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxeuil, Ancien Hotel de Ville ou Maison Carree)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Nimes, Maison Carree (Musee des antiques), Ensembles O (colour photo)

Nimes, Maison Carree (Musee des antiques), Ensembles O (colour photo)
2804228 Nimes, Maison Carree (Musee des antiques), Ensembles O (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nimes)

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: The Maison Carree, illustration from Discours historial de l

The Maison Carree, illustration from Discours historial de l
XJF447315 The Maison Carree, illustration from Discours historial de l antique et illustre cite de Nismes by Jean Poldo d Albenas, published in 1560 (woodcut) by French School

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Nimes, Fontaine, ca. 1861. Creator: Edouard Baldus

Nimes, Fontaine, ca. 1861. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Nimes, Fontaine, ca. 1861

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Nimes Maison Carree Edouard Baldus French born Germany

Nimes Maison Carree Edouard Baldus French born Germany
Nimes. Maison Carree; Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); France; about 1861; Albumen silver print

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Romanesque Temple; Maison Caree, Nimes, France

Romanesque Temple; Maison Caree, Nimes, France

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree, the only intact Roman temple, 1st century BC

Maison Carree, the only intact Roman temple, 1st century BC
Maison Carree, the only intact Roman temple, found in Nimes, France. Its preservation is owed to its rededication as a Christian church in the fourth century, 1st century BC

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree Roman Temple, 1st century BC

Maison Carree Roman Temple, 1st century BC
Maison Carree Roman Temple, Nimes, France. This is the only Roman temple still surviving intact, 1st century BC

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Roman tomb slab of a Roman officer and his wife, 1st century

Roman tomb slab of a Roman officer and his wife, 1st century
Roman tomb slab of a Roman officer and his wife from Nimes, France, at Maison Carree in Nime, 1st century

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: France, Nimes, the Maison Carree is a an ancient roman Roman temple completed in 16 BC

France, Nimes, the Maison Carree is a an ancient roman Roman temple completed in 16 BC
France, Nimes, the Maison Carree is a an ancient roman temple completed in 16 BC

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Acropole La Maison Carree of Nimes in France

Acropole La Maison Carree of Nimes in France
The Maison Carree in the city centre of Nimes in the south of France part of the Roman heritage. Unesco, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: NIMES: MAISON CARREE. The ancient Roman Maison Caree at Nimes in the south of France

NIMES: MAISON CARREE. The ancient Roman Maison Caree at Nimes in the south of France. Lithograph, mid- 19th century

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Ancient Rome, map of Roman Gaul, illustration

Ancient Rome, map of Roman Gaul, illustration
Roman Civilization. Map of the Roman Gaul (Gallia) under Augustus highlighting the Pont du Gard Aqueduct (19 b. C.) and the Maison CarrA

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Roman temple, artwork C017 / 7194

Roman temple, artwork C017 / 7194
Roman temple. Cutaway artwork showing the typical form of a Roman temple. Guards are shown at the steps leading up to the columns at the entrance portico

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: FRANCE: ROMAN RUINS, c1760. La Maison Carr

FRANCE: ROMAN RUINS, c1760. La Maison Carr

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree, Roman Temple from 19 BC, Nimes, Languedoc, France, Europe

Maison Carree, Roman Temple from 19 BC, Nimes, Languedoc, France, Europe

Background imageMaison Carree Collection: Maison Carree Temple in the town of Nimes, in Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

Maison Carree Temple in the town of Nimes, in Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe



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The Maison Carree, located in Nimes, is a magnificent ancient Roman temple that has captivated visitors for centuries. Created by Edouard Baldus in 1853, this iconic structure stands proudly on the Place de la Maison Carree and shines even more beautifully at night. Its grandeur is further depicted in a chromolitho from Luxeuil, Haute-Saone. A poster advertising Nimes as the French Rome around 1930 showcases the allure with vibrant colors and lithography techniques. Engravings of this architectural marvel highlight its intricate details, including the captivating capital and entablature. Not only does it impress visually, but it also holds historical significance. The often referred to as the only intact Roman temple from the 1st century BC. Its preservation throughout time makes it an invaluable treasure. In addition to being admired within Nimes itself, this remarkable structure has been immortalized in various forms of art. From illustrations found in Discours historial de l'Antiquité by Jacques-Auguste de Thou to photographs taken by Edouard Baldus capturing its beauty alongside other landmarks like Fontaine ca. 1861 or Musee des antiques - Ensembles O; each representation adds another layer of appreciation for this architectural gem.