ROMAN THEATRE OF FOURVIÈRE AND ODEON
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Lugdunum's ancient theater backs onto the Fourvière hill, putting it close to the center of the Roman colony. The theater, also known as "le grand théâtre", is the oldest theater in Roman Gaul and one of the largest, with a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It hosted plays, mainly comedies, accompanied by dances. Both buildings were partially rebuilt in the 20th century, after having been transformed into quarries at the end of Antiquity. Today, the site of the Roman theaters hosts numerous events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, workshops and guided tours.
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Le théâtre pouvait contenir jusqu'à 11'000 personnes et il est en suffisamment bon état pour continuer à servir de lieu de spectacles en saison lors des " Nuits de Fourvière " ; plus petit, l'Odéon (3'000 places) servait aux spectacles musicaux.
L'ensemble du site, traversé par une voie romaine est impressionnant et dégage une " atmosphère antique " envoûtante.