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It’s hardly a secret, especially for foodies that Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France and for the country renowned for its culinary tradition this is quite a big deal. Not just food, this charming historic city is known for its architectural landmarks, and many of its treasures can be found in its hidden passageways. There’s more to this magnificent city that would make you go for exploring Lyon. Visit Lyon, the city with multitude of hidden treasures!

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Fourvière basilica

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Built in 1872 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, saint patron of Lyon, this massive church made of white marble has been compared to an elephant with its feet up. It is a typical example of the 19th ce...

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Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon

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Known as Musee Gallo-Romain, the museum features collection that portrays 5 centuries history of the city under Rome. Large collection of archeological finds of...

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Gratte-Ciel

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The Gratte-Ciel ("skyscrapers") ensemble comprises the city hall, the National Popular Theatre and housing buildings, including the skyscrapers themselves. These are 19 stories high. They are not skys...

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Hôtel de Ville

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The city hall, built in the 17th century, has a very beautiful facade on Place des Terreaux. The most notable feature of this facade is the sculpture representing King Henri IV on horseback (in the mi...

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Hôtel-Dieu

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The majestic Hôtel-Dieu was the oldest hospital in Lyon and is one of the largest buildings in Presqu'île. The facade along the river Rhône is over 300 m (984 ft) long. The first hos...

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Ile Barbe

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This charming island on the river Saône is the only inhabited island in Lyon. In the 5th century, one of the first monasteries in Gaul was founded there. It became a powerful Benedictine abbey (...

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Jardin Rosa Mir

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Having a total area of 400 meter square and located in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon, the garden is designed by a Spanish anarchist Jules Senis. It comprises of various species of plants like lemon t...

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Maison de la Danse

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A theatre dedicated to modern dancing. It is also a fine example of architecture of the 1960s. Its missions are open to dance in all available forms forming best choreographers and young contemporary ...

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Metal tower

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Next to the basilica stands a smaller (86 m, 282 ft) replica of the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1894. Its construction was supported by anticlerical people in order to have a non-religious building as ...

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Montée de la Grande Côte

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This steep street has Renaissance buildings and offers a very beautiful view over the city from its top. It is one of the most beautiful streets in Lyon for loc...

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Montée du Gourguillon

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This picturesque Montée (sloping street on hillside) starts behind Vieux Lyon metro station and ends quite close to the Roman theatres of Fourvièr...

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Mur des Canuts

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This painted wall is dedicated to the history and typical architecture of the Croix-Rousse hill. It is the largest fresco in Europe which covers the area about 1200 m2. This is a silk industry.
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