Lyon is the third largest city in
France situated some 10 km south-west of
Villeurbanne and 520 km from
Paris. According to the latest census, the population of Lyon is about 472,400 people. Many people visit Lyon to experience its markets and bazaars and basilica churches.
Bron (IATA: LYN) is the nearest airport to it, situated just 20 km to the south-east.
Must see attractions in it
Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse is a tourist attraction, one of the Markets and bazaars in Lyon, France. It is located: 6. 8 km from Villeurbanne, 11 km from Caluire-et-Cuire, 710 km from Turin.
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1896 in a dominating position in the city, as a mark of the triumph of Christian values over the socialists of the Lyon commune of 1870, like the similarly-inspired Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Paris. Its design, by Pierre Bossan, draws from both Romanesque and Byzantine architecture, two non-Gothic models that were unusual choices at the time. It features fine mosaics, superb staine…
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (French: Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon) is a municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Lyon. Located near Place des Terreaux, it is housed in a former Benedictine convent which was active during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was restored between 1988 and 1998, remaining open to visitors throughout this time despite the restoration works. Its collections range from ancient Egyptian antiquities to the Modern art period, making the museum one of the most i…
The ancient Roman theatre of Lugdunum (Lyon) was built next to the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.
Musée des miniatures et décors de cinéma is a tourist attraction, one of the Museums in Lyon, France. It is located: 9. 4 km from Tassin-la-Lûne, 12 km from Sainte-Foy, 13 km from Villeurbanne.
Passerelle du Collège is a tourist attraction, one of the Bridges in Lyon, France. It is located: 9. 2 km from Villeurbanne, 9. 8 km from Caluire-et-Cuire, 13 km from Tassin-la-Lûne.
The Jardin botanique de Lyon (8 hectares), also known as the Jardin botanique du Parc de la Tête d'Or, is a municipal botanical garden located in the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France. It is open weekdays without charge.
Place Bellecour (French pronunciation: ) is a large square in the centre of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district. Measuring 312  m by 200& #160; m (62, 000 m² or 15 acres), it is one of the largest open squares (without any patches of greenery or trees) in Europe, and the third biggest square in France, behind the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux (126, 000& #160; m²) and the Place de la Concorde in Paris (86, 400& #160; m²). It is also the largest pedestrian square in Europe: vehicles are…
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