Theatres Romains de Fourviere

Of the numerous and varied Lyon tourist attractions that are specifically the key reasons for the rising prosperity of the portfolio of tourism in the city, Theatres Romains de Fourviere, Lyon stands out. The capital of the Rhone province, and also the capital of the Rhone-Alpes region and the city of Lyon is one of the most significant of all cities in France, reflecting rich cultural heritage. The silk capital of the world, Lyon has had tremendous contributions in the field of world cinema.

Theatres Romains de Fourviere, Lyon, at 6 rue de l'Antiquaille, is a Roman theater-odeum-temple complex, in a park towards the south of the church in Lyon. It is the most ancient of its kind in France, constructed as ordered by Augustus from 17 to 15 BC. Eventually it was developed further during the reign of Hadrian. The odeum, kept for musical concerts, was earlier hugely ornamented. Mosaics of porphyry and marble still gladly adorn the orchestra floor. The third building of the premises was a shrine dedicated to the goddess Cybele, or Sibella in 160 AD. Unfortunately today only the foundations of the building remain.

A relic from the times of the rule of the Roman Empire, the ruins of this amphitheater of Theatres Romains de Fourviere, Lyon is over 2,000 years old. With its backdrop as the Fourviere hill, placed amid the Roman town, the place is a wonderful setting for theatrical performances. The venue has hosted several stunning performances by musical greats in the past. The archaeological site can be visited daily 9am to 7pm.

Tourist Attractions in Lyon
Basilique de Fourvière	Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Civilisation gallo-romaine	Musée de la Résistance
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle	Musée historique de Lyon et Musée de la Marionnette
Musées des Arts Décoratifs	Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts
Parc des Hauteurs	Place Bellecour
Place des Terreaux	Tête d'Or Park
Theatres Romains de Fourviere	Vieux Lyon

The other tourist attractions in Lyon include the following:

Tête d'Or Park Musee d'Histoire Naturelle Basilique de Fourviere Place des Terreaux Musee d'Art Contemporain Vieux Lyon Palais Saint-Pierre / Musee des Beaux Arts

Musee de la Civilisation gallo-romaine Parc des Hauteurs Musees des Arts Decoratifs Musee de la Resistance Place Bellecour Musee historique de Lyon et Musee de la Marionnette

Visit to the major Theatres Romains de Fourviere, Lyon will be a wonderful experience as a part of a France Travel Guide.