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- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
The ancient theatre in Lyon is the oldest in France, dating back
to the year 17 BC. Built by the Emperor Augustus, it was originally
used for theatre, pageants, musical shows, and poetry competitions.
While much of its rich decorations are gone, decorated floors of
inlaid marble and porphyry are still visible. Now it is primarily a
tourist site, but the Nuits de Fourvière festival is held there
every year. Nearby you can also see the ruins of a temple dedicated
to the goddess Cybele.
Information & Facts
Address
6 rue de l'Antiquaille, Montée de Fourvière
Admission
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).