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The archaeological site of Lugdunum is named a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is a solid bunch of reasons behind that fact. The area presents a variety of collections and invaluable artifacts from the Roman city of Lugdunum, which was established in 43 B.C in the exact same place – on the slopes of Fourvière Hill.
November 1975 – that’s when the Roman museum of Lyon first opened its doors and started exhibiting some of the most exceptional archaeological discoveries in France. The 4,000-square-meter space displays all the aspects of public and private life in the Roman empire. It perfectly depicts the story of Lyon’s first settlers in the Roman period – their domestic belongings, war and army symbols, religious artifacts, currencies, and urban designs.
When visiting the Museum, you can choose between a self-guided audio tour, a professional thematic guide, or a specially designed children’s workshop on Roman culture.
The theater area of Lugdunumincorporates the large Roman theater and the smaller odeon, which were classified as Historical Monuments back in 1905.
The large majestic theater (108 meters in diameter) is officially the earliest one in Roman Gaul and among the biggest ones, with a current capacity of 10,000 seats.
The odeon, on the other hand, can hold up to 3,000 spectators. It was primarily designed for traditional concerts and declamations and is well-preserved nowadays as a part of the spectacular archaeological complex of Lyon.
When paying a visit to
the Lugdunum Roman theatres and Museum, you will also be granted access to
three other archaeological sites throughout the area, as well as several
in-house facilities. Some of the most intriguing among them include:
Planned annual closing of the site occurs every year on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Exploring the cultural treasury of Lyon is nowadays easy, accessible, and convenient. We already did it. And we promise that you should too.
The archaeological site of Lugdunum is named a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is a solid bunch of reasons behind that fact. The area presents a variety of collections and invaluable artifacts from the Roman city of Lugdunum, which was established in 43 B.C in the exact same place – on the slopes of Fourvière Hill.
November 1975 – that’s when the Roman museum of Lyon first opened its doors and started exhibiting some of the most exceptional archaeological discoveries in France. The 4,000-square-meter space displays all the aspects of public and private life in the Roman empire. It perfectly depicts the story of Lyon’s first settlers in the Roman period – their domestic belongings, war and army symbols, religious artifacts, currencies, and urban designs.
When visiting the Museum, you can choose between a self-guided audio tour, a professional thematic guide, or a specially designed children’s workshop on Roman culture.
The theater area of Lugdunumincorporates the large Roman theater and the smaller odeon, which were classified as Historical Monuments back in 1905.
The large majestic theater (108 meters in diameter) is officially the earliest one in Roman Gaul and among the biggest ones, with a current capacity of 10,000 seats.
The odeon, on the other hand, can hold up to 3,000 spectators. It was primarily designed for traditional concerts and declamations and is well-preserved nowadays as a part of the spectacular archaeological complex of Lyon.
When paying a visit to
the Lugdunum Roman theatres and Museum, you will also be granted access to
three other archaeological sites throughout the area, as well as several
in-house facilities. Some of the most intriguing among them include:
Planned annual closing of the site occurs every year on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Exploring the cultural treasury of Lyon is nowadays easy, accessible, and convenient. We already did it. And we promise that you should too.
The archaeological site of Lugdunum is named a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is a solid bunch of reasons behind that fact. The area presents a variety of collections and invaluable artifacts from the Roman city of Lugdunum, which was established in 43 B.C in the exact same place – on the slopes of Fourvière Hill.
November 1975 – that’s when the Roman museum of Lyon first opened its doors and started exhibiting some of the most exceptional archaeological discoveries in France. The 4,000-square-meter space displays all the aspects of public and private life in the Roman empire. It perfectly depicts the story of Lyon’s first settlers in the Roman period – their domestic belongings, war and army symbols, religious artifacts, currencies, and urban designs.
When visiting the Museum, you can choose between a self-guided audio tour, a professional thematic guide, or a specially designed children’s workshop on Roman culture.
The theater area of Lugdunumincorporates the large Roman theater and the smaller odeon, which were classified as Historical Monuments back in 1905.
The large majestic theater (108 meters in diameter) is officially the earliest one in Roman Gaul and among the biggest ones, with a current capacity of 10,000 seats.
The odeon, on the other hand, can hold up to 3,000 spectators. It was primarily designed for traditional concerts and declamations and is well-preserved nowadays as a part of the spectacular archaeological complex of Lyon.
When paying a visit to
the Lugdunum Roman theatres and Museum, you will also be granted access to
three other archaeological sites throughout the area, as well as several
in-house facilities. Some of the most intriguing among them include:
Planned annual closing of the site occurs every year on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Exploring the cultural treasury of Lyon is nowadays easy, accessible, and convenient. We already did it. And we promise that you should too.
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