FranceThe Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France [1]. 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 was constructed in two phases: around 15 BC, a theatre with a 90 m diameter was built next to the hill [1]. At the beginning of the 2nd century, the final construction added a last section for the audience [1]. The diameter is 108 m, and there were seats for 10,000 people [1].
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Also known as: ancient theatre of Lyon, Antično gledališče Fourvière, antično gledališče v Fourvièru, antiek theater van Lugdunum, fourvière-i római amfiteátrum, Fourvière romerske teater, Lugdunum theater, Lyon antik tiyatrosu, Lyongo Erromatar Antzokia, rimski amfiteater v Lyonu, rimsko gledališče v Lyonu, römisches Amphitheater von Fourvière
| Type | Theatre |
|---|---|
| Period | 500 BC - 1 AD |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 45.7599° N, 4.8197° E |