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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
Restaurants in Lyon
1. Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
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4.5 based on 11,335 reviews
Standing atop Fourvière Hill, this basilica, constructed in the late 19th century, has an ornate interior to contrast its grave exterior.
Reviewed By Moko2000
This is a very beautiful church and the mosaics and ceiling are amazing and the view over Lyon is amazing as well. You can either take the tram or walk up. Its very easy to reach from old town
2. Montee De La Grande Cote
3. Mur des Canuts
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4.5 based on 1,423 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
There are several areas in Lyon with huge wall paintings or murals. And they are all fantastic. We managed to see a few, although we had to walk around quite a bit. Le Mur Des Canuts is one such mural and it is painted on a huge wall. It was created in 1987. It represents a day in the life of silk workers who worked in the neighbourhood and who had taken protest action against their poor working conditions in the 1800s. Apparently the mural is updated every now and then. This is a great piece of art and is really part of the local area and its culture and traditions.
4. Traboules du Vieux Lyon
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4.5 based on 3,028 reviews
Reviewed By 386bast - Brussels, Belgium
this has to be one of the highlights of visiting this amazing city you just have to wander the Streets get lost and then start looking for the traboules and whe you find them just marvel in their beauty
5. La Renaissance Du Vieux Lyon
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4.5 based on 599 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
This is a lovely part of Lyon. We wandered around and just enjoyed the old atmosphere. The architecture is enough to keep anybody absorbed. The buildings are worth checking out and so are the many cafes and restaurants which are all over.
6. Abbaye de Saint Martin d'Ainay
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By KTGP - Adelaide, Australia
Basilica of Saint Martin d'Ainay, located in the Presqu'île district was once part of a prosperous and powerful abbey. The Benedictine abbey was founded in 859 and there are records of a church at the same time. Reconstruction of the church took place in the 10th century and was consecrated in 1107. By the 13th century the abbey had become wealthy and powerful, however by the 14th century there was a decline in the abbey, due to the plague. The War of Religion in 1562 decimated the abbey and damaged the church, which were eventually restored but by the 18th century, Saint Martin d'Ainay had become a parish church. During the French Revolution the church sustains damage again, when it is used for grain storage. It was enlarged and renovated in the Romanesque Revival style during the 19th century. Listed as Monument Historique in 1840 and it became a basilica in 1905. Saint Martin d'Ainay is not large and grandiose but it is charming, with a beautiful interior, one of the best churches in Lyon. Should you find yourself in Place Bellecour only 750 metres away, (Google Maps) with some time on your hands, take a detour.
7. Fresque des Lyonnais
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4.5 based on 1,133 reviews
Reviewed By maea8 - Perth, Australia
saw on hop on hop off bus...great execution and very interesting to look at ...good variety of subjects
8. Montee du Gourguillon
9. Berges du Rhone
10. Grand Hotel Dieu
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
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