Musée Gallo-Romain de Fourvière

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Remains of ancient Roman theatre on Fourviere Hill in Lyon, France.

For an enlightening historical perspective on the city's past, start your visit at this archaeological museum on the hillside of Fourvière. It hosts a wide-ranging collection of ancient artifacts found in the Rhône Valley as well as superb mosaics.

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