Metallic tower of Fourvière, Lyon

Name: Metallic tower of Fourvière
Address: Montee Nicolas de Lange, Lyon, 69005, France
Telephone: +33 4 72 77 69 69

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The Tour métallique de Fourvière, a landmark of Lyon, France, is a steel framework tower which bears a striking resemblance to the Eiffel Tower, which predates it by three years. With a height of 85.9 metres and weight of 210 tons, the "metallic tower" was built between 1892 and 1894. ()

Local name: Tour métallique de Fourvière Coordinates: 45°45'50"N, 4°49'20"E

Address

Montee Nicolas de LangeArrondissement 5E (La Sarra - Saint Just)Lyon 69005 France

Contact

+33 4 72 77 69 69

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Day trips

Metallic tower of Fourvière – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Jean Cathedral, Esplanade de Fourvière, Parc des Hauteurs, Lugdunum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metallic tower of Fourvière?

Nearby attractions include Esplanade de Fourvière, Lyon (3 min walk), Parc des Hauteurs, Lyon (4 min walk), Vieux Lyon, Lyon (6 min walk), Rue du Bœuf, Lyon (7 min walk).

How to get to Metallic tower of Fourvière by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metallic tower of Fourvière:

Train

Fourvière (3 min walk)
Lyon-Saint-Paul (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Homme de la Roche RD • Lines: C14 (6 min walk)
Pierre Scize • Lines: C14 (7 min walk)

Bus

Homme de la Roche RD • Lines: 19, 31, 40 (6 min walk)
Pierre Scize • Lines: 19, 31, 40 (7 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (8 min walk)
Cordeliers • Lines: A (17 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (9 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (12 min walk)

Tram

Perrache • Lines: T1, T2 (26 min walk)
Liberté • Lines: T1 (27 min walk)