Roman Theatre of Orange

Situated in Provence, the Roman Theatre of Orange is the best preserved Roman theatre in the western world and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit this impressive monument built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century A.D. An audio-guided tour and film will enable you to discover the history of the theatre and its place in antiquity. Opposite the theatre, the Art and History Museum of Orange exhibits collections from Antiquity to the 19th century. Great monuments, an exciting journey through Imperial Rome.Located in the valley of the Rhone, the Theatre at Orange is, without doubt, one of the finest remains of the Roman Empire and, as such, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is, in fact, the best preserved theatre in the whole of Europe.The Theatre at Orange is extraordinary in that it has retained its magnificent stage wall – surprisingly well preserved and unique in the Western world. Because of the wall it still has wonderful acoustics. It was a great centre for shows in Roman times and still draws huge audiences to musical events today.