Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière, Roman theater on Fourvière hill, Lyon, France
The stone theater features semicircular tiers of seating carved into the hillside, reaching a diameter of 108 meters with a grand stage area.
Built around 15 BC under Emperor Augustus, the theater expanded in the 2nd century to accommodate 10,000 spectators before falling into disuse after the Roman period.
The theater hosts the annual Nuits de Fourvière festival, presenting music, dance, and theatrical performances against its ancient stone backdrop.
The archaeological site opens Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 to 18:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 18:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The theater's position on Fourvière hill combines Roman engineering with natural topography, creating exceptional acoustics that remain effective after two millennia.
Location: Lyon 5e Arrondissement
Location: Lyon
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 17 Rue Cleberg, 69005 Lyon, France 69005 Lyon
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33472384930
Website: http://museegalloromain.grandlyon.com
GPS coordinates: 45.75975,4.81975
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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