Temple of Janus, Autun

Name: Temple of Janus
Address: Chemin Jeanne Barret, Autun, 71400, France
Telephone: +33 3 85 86 80 38

#2 among attractions in Autun

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Facts and practical information

The "Temple of Janus" is a Romano-Celtic religious structure located in Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France, to the North-West of the ancient city of Augustodunum. ()

Local name: Temple de Janus Length: 55 ftWidth: 54 ftHeight: 79 ftCoordinates: 46°57'40"N, 4°17'19"E

Address

Chemin Jeanne BarretAutun 71400 France

Contact

+33 3 85 86 80 38

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Temple of Janus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Autun Cathedral, Abbey of St Andoche, Musée Rolin, Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand.

1.2 miSE
Medieval church with Romanesque carvings
Autun Cathedral, Autun
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0.9 miS
Monastery
Abbey of St Andoche, Autun
23 min walk • The Abbey of St. Andoche in Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France, is a former Benedictine nunnery founded in 592 by Queen Brunhilda on the site of a Roman temple of Diana. The buildings largely survived the French Revolution.
1.2 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Musée Rolin, Autun
31 min walk • The Musée Rolin is an art museum in Autun, Burgundy, France.
0.8 miSE
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, Autun
22 min walk • The Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand is a former Benedictine nunnery, in Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France, possibly founded by Queen Brunhilda and Bishop Syagrius of Autun. According to Gregory of Tours, it already existed in 589.
1.3 miSE
Museum
Musée Verger-Tarin, Autun
34 min walk • The Musée Verger-Tarin is a museum in Autun, France.
0.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Musée Lapidaire Saint-Nicolas, Autun
18 min walk • The Musée lapidaire Saint-Nicolas is an archaeological museum in Autun, France. It is housed in the former Saint-Nicolas chapel, dating from the 12th century.
0.9 miE
City gate
Porte Saint-André, Autun
22 min walk • The Saint-André gate, also called Langres gate, is one of the four gates pierced in the Augustan enclosure of Augustodunum with the Arroux gate.
~1770 ftE
City gate
Porte d'Arroux, Autun
9 min walk • The Arroux gate or Sens gate is one of the entrance gates of Augustodunum in the French department of Saône-et-Loire.
1.2 miSE
46°57'10"N • 4°18'35"E
Théatre romain, Autun
30 min walk • Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
1.7 miSE
Memorial
Pyramide de Couhard, Autun
44 min walk • The pyramid of Couhard is an ancient monument standing near the ancient necropolis of "Champ des Urnes" in Autun, a French commune of Saône-et-Loire. This pyramid, which overlooks the city of Autun, was probably built in the first century AD.
1.3 miSE
46°56'51"N • 4°18'27"E
Cimetière Militaire, Autun
34 min walk • Cemetery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Janus?

Nearby attractions include Porte d'Arroux, Autun (9 min walk), Musée Lapidaire Saint-Nicolas, Autun (18 min walk), Abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, Autun (22 min walk), Porte Saint-André, Autun (22 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Janus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Janus:

Train

Autun (13 min walk)

Bus

Gare routière (13 min walk)
Autun - Saint-Jean • Lines: Ter 15, Ter 17 (17 min walk)