Cintxa · CC BY-SA 3.0 Why visit
Roman Theatre of Orange is a archaeological or ancient monument in or near Orange, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Roman Theatre of Orange, focus on surviving ancient fabric, site interpretation, relationship to the surrounding landscape.
What you will see
- surviving ancient fabric.
- site interpretation.
- relationship to the surrounding landscape.
History
The theatre was constructed in the Roman imperial period, traditionally dated to the early first century AD, and retains an unusually substantial stage wall.
Visitor tips
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Confirm the current public entrance or trailhead before departure.
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Allow extra time for security, parking, steep approaches, queues or weather where relevant.
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Respect worship, conservation, protected-landscape and photography rules shown on site.
About Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Roman monuments, papal Avignon, Mediterranean museums, limestone gorges, Riviera seafronts and Provençal religious heritage define the south-east.
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