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Temple de Mars

Journey through the ruins of this ancient Roman temple dedicated to the god of war.

Corseul, France

Temple de Mars   Tamar bat Avraham (Atlas Obscura User)
Temple de Mars   Tamar bat Avraham (Atlas Obscura User)
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A little more than a 2o-minute drive from the charming port city of Dinan, are the remains of a 1st-century Roman temple dedicated to the god of war, Mars. The temple was established in what was then the Gallo-Roman capital of the Coriosolites and was constructed in Tuscan style. All that currently remains of this ancient structure is the foundation and a portion of the tower. Informational plaques (in French) describe the history of the temple and its purpose. There are also see-through standups that allow you to see how the temple may have appeared during its heyday. 

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Make some time to drive just a few minutes into Corseul, to see the remains of the Roman city center. 

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October 1, 2019

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