Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon, France
Ornate hilltop basilica overlooking Lyon.
Ruins · France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Roman Theatre of Fourvière
Ancient Roman theatre on Lyon's hillside.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Roman Theatre of Fourvière matters
Lyon began as the Roman city of Lugdunum, and its original theatre still sits on the hillside. Tiers of stone seats curve down toward a stage that hosts concerts every summer. A museum next door shows what has been found nearby.
Talking points
- Lyon was once the capital of Roman Gaul.
- The theatre hosts an annual summer festival.
- A museum next door holds finds from the site.
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