Théâtre Romain

Remarkable civil building, Non listed, Theater, Antique, Gallo-Roman in Autun

Free

More than 2000 years of history run through the city of Autun, notably with this ancient theatre, which is the largest in the Roman world.
Built around 70 AD and located to the east of the ancient city, this theatre was used for theatrical performances, including comedies, tragedies, cabaret-style plays, musicals and political meetings.
At 148 metres in diameter, it is the second largest theatre in the Roman world, seating up to 20,000 spectators. Taking advantage of the natural slope of the land, the theatre adopted a classical style with tiers arranged in three semi-circular rows, intersected by staircases. An imposing wall,... Read more
Built around 70 AD and located to the east of the ancient city, this theatre was used for theatrical performances, including comedies, tragedies, cabaret-style plays, musicals and political meetings.
At 148 metres in diameter, it is the second largest theatre in the Roman world, seating up to 20,000 spectators. Taking advantage of the natural slope of the land, the theatre adopted a classical style with tiers arranged in three semi-circular rows, intersected by staircases. An imposing wall, thought to be 30 metres high, closed off the theatre behind the stage.
Free admission.

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