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Vienne Roman Theatre

Vienne, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

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About Vienne Roman Theatre

Vienne Roman Theatre (Theatre Antique de Vienne) is a first century AD theatre said to have once been amongst the largest in Gaul.

Built sometime around 40 to 50AD, it was originally able to house 13,000 spectators. From games and shows to public meetings, at its peak Vienne Roman Theatre hosted a variety of events, making it very much a social hub.

Now restored, Vienne Roman Theatre is full of life once again as the site of everything from plays to opera and jazz festivals.

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Related Places

Roman Pyramid of Vienne

The Roman Pyramid of Vienne is a monument which would once have formed the centrepiece of Vienne’s Roman Circus.

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Name
Vienne Roman Theatre
Alternative Name
Theatre Antique de Vienne
Location
Vienne, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Categories
Ancient Rome, France
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