Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (French: Théâtre antique de Lyon) is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is situated in the center of the Roman city.^[1] The theatre is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects the historic center of Lyon.^[1]

The theatre seen from the north

Chronology

The theatre was constructed in two phases: around 15 BC, a theatre with a 90 m (98 yd) diameter was built next to the hill. At the beginning of the 2nd century, the final construction added a last section for the audience. The diameter is 108 m (118 yd), and there were seats for 10,000 people.

Today^[when?] the theatre is primarily a tourist site, but it is still used as a cultural venue. Each year, the Nuits de Fourvière festival takes place in the theatre.

See also

• Odeon of Lyon
• List of Roman theatres