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Roman Theatre of Fourvière
The oldest Roman theatre in France, still used for summer performances, on the hill of ancient Lugdunum.
- Editor's score
- 4.6
- Visit
- 45 min
- Price
- €
About
Built around 15 BC, the theatre could seat 10,000 spectators in the Roman capital of Gaul. Beside it are a smaller odeon and the Lugdunum museum. The ruins are free to wander and offer views over the city.
Best time to go: Summer evenings, when the Nuits de Fourvière festival stages concerts here.
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