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Théâtre antique de Lugdunum

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Théâtre antique de Lugdunum

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Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. Basilique de Fourvière – Place et fontaine des Jacobins loop from Hénon

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2. Basilique de Fourvière – Théâtre antique de Lugdunum loop from Lyon Part-Dieu

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3. Théâtre antique de Lugdunum – Basilique de Fourvière loop from Stade de Gerland—Le LOU

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Fred Urrutia

July 10, 2024

The ancient theater of Lugdunum is a remarkable vestige of Roman times. Built in the 1st century, it could accommodate up to 10,000 spectators. Today it offers a unique setting for cultural events and outdoor shows.

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Matto

December 31, 2022

The theater was built in the 1st century BC. Built in 500 BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus. At that time it had a diameter of 90 meters. It was built on the side of the Fourvière hill, which overlooks the city. Some of the stones used came from far away, imported from Glanum, a town that used to be in what is now the Bouches-du-Rhône region.

Every summer a very popular music festival takes place there: the Nights of Fourvière.

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

August 10, 2021

The ancient Roman Odeon is one of the most important Roman monuments in Lyon. It is located right next to the ancient theater of Fourvière and with it forms an archaeological ensemble unique in the world, because in the region of "Great Gaul" there is only one corresponding ensemble (theater with odeon) in Vienna.

Built at the end of the first or the beginning of the second century, it could accommodate up to 3,000 spectators for musical performances, readings or serve as a meeting hall. In late Roman times, the area was abandoned and used as a quarry for building materials before being almost completely buried under rubble.

Archaeological excavations only began at the beginning of the 20th century and continue to this day. You can also take part in guided tours on the site.

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Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

Théâtre antique de Lugdunum

1. Basilique de Fourvière – Place et fontaine des Jacobins loop from Hénon

2. Basilique de Fourvière – Théâtre antique de Lugdunum loop from Lyon Part-Dieu

3. Théâtre antique de Lugdunum – Basilique de Fourvière loop from Stade de Gerland—Le LOU

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