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Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Roman amphitheatre on the slope of the Croix-Rousse, built around AD 19 within the federal sanctuary of the Three Gauls. According to tradition, Christians of Lugdunum, among them Blandina, were martyred here in the year 177. Part of the seating and the arena survive, integrated into the Jardin des Plantes.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls: 3 missions
- Stroll through the Jardin des Plantes that surrounds the ruinsWalk the paths of the garden that covers the hillside and look for the best spot to see the remains among the vegetation.
- Sit on the steps of the Roman amphitheatreFind the remains of the tiers in the Jardin des Plantes and sit for a moment looking towards the arena.
- Photograph the arena from the top of the terracesClimb to the upper part of the ruins and frame the oval of the arena with the garden around it.
Near Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls
Montée de la Grande-Côte77 m awayPassage Thiaffait206 m awayLe Bouchon des Filles230 m awayFresque des Lyonnais342 m awayCour des Voraces358 m awayBartholdi Fountain394 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls?
Stroll through the Jardin des Plantes that surrounds the ruins, Sit on the steps of the Roman amphitheatre and Photograph the arena from the top of the terraces.
What is there to see near Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls?
Montée de la Grande-Côte (77 m), Passage Thiaffait (206 m) and Le Bouchon des Filles (230 m).
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