At the center of historic Arles, the Place de la République in Arles has an ancient Egyptian obelisk that is 15 meters high.
The obelisk was found in the amphitheater and placed here in 1676. On the north side of the square stands the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), an elegant building constructed in 1673-75. Its bell tower dates from 1553 and came from the building that previously stood on the site.
