Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains

Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains is a museum in Lyon, Greater Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Esplanade, as well as near the theater building Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lugdunum and Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.

Lugdunum

Museum

Photo: Alorange, Public domain.

Lugdunum, formerly known as the Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière or Museum of Roman Civilisation, is a museum of Gallo-Roman civilisation in Lyon. Previously presented at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and the Antiquarium, the municipal Gallo-Roman…

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

Theater building

Photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST, CC BY 4.0.

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is situated in the center of the Roman city. The theatre is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects the historic center of Lyon.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Cathedral

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The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon, France. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1896 in a dominant position overlooking the city. Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is situated 260 metres northeast of Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Georges and Vieux Lyon.

Saint-Georges

Neighborhood

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Saint-Georges is a neighborhood.

Vieux Lyon

Suburb

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Vieux Lyon is the largest Renaissance district of Lyon. In 1964, Vieux-Lyon, the city's oldest district, became the first site in France to be protected under the Malraux law to protect France's cultural sites.