Odeon of Lyon, Roman archaeological site in Fourvière hill, Lyon, France.
The Odeon of Lyon features a circular structure with a diameter of 73 meters and contains sixteen rows of stone seating arranged in tiers.
Built during the early second century, this Roman theater functioned as both a performance space and meeting venue for city officials until the end of Roman rule.
The Odeon served as a center for musical performances and literary readings, accommodating up to 3,000 spectators in its semicircular arrangement.
Visitors can access the archaeological site alongside the Ancient Theatre of Fourvière and the Gallo-Roman Museum, which displays artifacts from the excavations.
The Odeon forms one of only two pairs of Roman theater-odeon combinations discovered in ancient Gaul, with the other located in Vienne.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Diameter: 73 m
GPS coordinates: 45.75861,4.81972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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