Historic Site of Lyon

Façade de l'église Saint-Nizier à Lyon (France)

Lyon, France's second largest city, is the European capital of mural paintings, and is one of the top five cities in the world in terms of the number of murals. There are over 150 giant murals on walls all over Lyon. "Le Pot Beaujolais" is one of many wall frescoes by 'Cité de la Creation', a group that has been commissioned to paint wall murals for other cities in France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Mexico, and Israel. #DiscoverLyon #mural

This three-story, 16th-century astronomical clock still ticks away the hours inside the cathedral. Beyond the time of day, the clock also tracks the positions of the sun, moon and stars. It features an impressive religious calendar that marks the dates of popular religious holidays, including irregular holidays like Easter (this part must be rest every ~66 years). If you time it right, you might catch some of the automatons celebrate the hour (3 or 4 times each day).

Such a wonderful place to explore and just a quick ride on the Funicular to reach it.
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Lyon Courthouse showing an administrative building and a square or plaza

Palais de Justice de Lyon

After visiting Palais de Justice de Lyon, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

The museum houses an excellent collection of miniatures. The photo shows 'Maxim's' restaurant in Paris. It is definitely worth a visit and it is a museum that kids will love as well.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

St. Jean Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and religious elements

Lyon Cathedral

Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Lyon Cathedral. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Notre Dame Basilica featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

You can find out about the history of Lyon with a stop at Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Place des Jacobins

Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Lyon Museum of Fine Arts which includes street scenes, a square or plaza and cycling

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Historic Site of Lyon

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