Lyon: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
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- Street
- Area
- Church
- Museum
- Park
- Square
- Shopping
- Neighbourhood
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
- Specialty museum
- Shopping district
- Historical place
- Forts and castles
- History museum
- Art museum
- Architecture
- Vernacular architecture
- Memorial
- Sacred and religious sites
- Garden
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Skyscraper
- Arenas and stadiums
St Jean Cathedral
Cathedral housing 14th-century treasures The St Jean Cathedral, a historic church nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This magnificent structure, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Lyon, is a prime...
Esplanade de Fourvière
Hilltop church with religious art museum Perched atop the Fourvière hill in Lyon, France, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière stands as a majestic landmark, casting a watchful eye over the city. This grand church, a blend of Gothic and Byzantine architecture, is more than just a place of worship; it is...
Palais de la Bourse
The Palais de la Bourse in Lyon stands as a testament to the city's historical significance in commerce and finance. This grandiose palace, located in the heart of Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, was constructed in the mid-19th century and has since been an emblem of the...
Cour des Voraces
The Cour des Voraces, also called Maison de la République, is a courtyard building in the Pentes quarter, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, famous for its enormous six-floor stairway. It is an impressive traboule, a covered passage with entrances on Place Colbert, Montée Saint-Sébastien and Rue Imbert-Colomès.
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