Roman Heritages

Roman heritages is definitely one of the reasons to visit Lyon. Lyon, once known as Lugdunum, is the location of several remarkable Roman ruins as well as a museum that exhibits Rome's influence on the city. There are still three significant Roman monuments in Lyon, including two on Fourvière Hill. The huge Theater could accommodate 10,000 people. The smaller Odéon next to it had 3,000 seats. These days, you may go around both buildings and imagine the ancient Gauls while taking in the wonderful views of Lyon. The beautiful Musée Gallo-Romain, which houses numerous examples of Roman sculpture, architecture, mosaics, and other art forms from Lyon and the surrounding area, is located just adjacent to the theater.

The Grand Theatre, a sizable amphitheater, and the Odeon, a smaller theater, make up The Roman Theatres of Lyon. It was finished in 15 BC and served as the heart of the Roman metropolis, where 10,000 spectators could cram to see gladiator bouts. The Grand Theatre, which is currently the oldest Roman theater in France, hosts cultural occasions all year long, including the Nuits de Fourvière. The festival asks participants to name a project they've always wanted to produce but couldn't afford to accomplish, and then it provides them the creative freedom, financial support, and an international audience to make their ambitions a reality. It has grown to be one of Europe's major summer festivals.