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 A former convent from the 17th century |
3 Quai Chauveau Lyon 69009 France +33 4 7219 2667 http://www.cnsm-lyon.fr/ cnsm@cnsm-lyon.fr |
The oldest veterinary school (established in 1762), was transferred to this former 17th century convent in the early 19th century when, after the French Revolution, the St Elisabeth nuns were sent elsewhere. The architect Chabrol was given the task of adapting the convent to its new function - in keeping with the original surroundings, interior gardens were laid around the various halls and a great entrance was erected giving on to the main court. From 1985 to 1988 all the buildings were restructured to house Lyons's new Academy of Music (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon). One auditorium was added and some buildings restored showing some of the original murals. The façade of this Conservatoire stands out along the banks of the Saône as does the Hôtel Dieu along the Rhône. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Island Monastery |
11 Rue Bourgelat Lyon 69002 France |
This basilica was constructed at the end of the 11th century and consecrated in 1107 by Pope Pascal II. At that time, the building sat on an island covered by sand and greenery between the Rhône et Saône rivers; Presqu'ile is now a densely populated district of Lyon offering plenty of shopping and dining. The monastery is noteworthy particularly for its double colonnade, which is reminiscent of early Christian architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remains of an impressive Roman aqueduct |
Route des Aqueducs Lyon 69630 France |
In ancient times, Lyon needed to find a vast quantity of water as rainwater was insufficient to feed the public fountains, baths, private pools and latrines. Four aqueducts were built to carry the city's daily requirement of 75,000m3 to Lugdunum! At the Gier aqueduct, which was built during the reign of Hadrian in the 2nd century, there are still some spectacular relics that attest to the extent of work that went into it's construction. Roman engineers used the natural differences in height of the hills West of Lyon as well as their knowledge of hydraulics (like Siphon bridges) to transfer water from Saint Etienne via a canal. Some of the bigger arches of the aqueduct are still visible at Chaponost, Brignais and can be seen in between some of the houses in the old village of Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon. In order to keep costs down, the arches were made of "opus caementitium" (latter-day cement) but the aesthetic effect is grand due to the addition of a facing called "réticulé" (like small square rubble stones). Cross the Mulatière (south-west of Lyon if you go down the J.J Rousseau quai) then take the D50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church at the Heart of Lyon |
Place des Cordeliers Lyon 69002 France http://saintbonaventure-lyon.c... |
Since the Middle Ages, the story of l'Eglise Saint-Bonaventure has been intimately linked to the story of Lyon itself. Saint Bonaventure was buried in this church in 1274, half a century after the arrival of Franciscan monks in the region. The church has been destroyed by violence several times in its history, and rebuilt and renovated each time to become a sanctuary today, a place where believers might come on pilgrimage. The magnificent organ is played, free to the public, on the first Sunday of each month for one hour, beginning at 6 p.m. Mass is offered both on Saturdays (4 p.m., 7:15 p.m.) and Sundays (10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 7 p.m.) every week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church Parish of Lyon |
Cours Charlemagne Lyon 69002 France +33 4 78 37 07 13 |
Blandine was a saint of the first Christian community of Lyon, martyred with 40 other Christians in 177 CE. The church of Sainte Blandine today is at the heart of an active neighborhood, near a train station and a market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art-Deco Church |
9, Rue Longchamp Lyon 69100 France +33 4 78 93 51 08 http://villeurbanne-lyon.cef.f... scalabriniens.lyon@wanadoo.fr |
Built in 1927, the Eglise de la Sainte Famille is part of a complex including a rectory, a garden, and several other buildings used for religious life. The architectural style is art-deco and the church features many stained-glass windows, including three large works depicting the Holy Family and dated 1935. Mass is given every Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fort built in the 16th century, during the reign of Louis 12 |
Rue de la Poudrière Lyon 69001 France |
During his reign, Louis 12 decided to fortify Lyon and had a number of forts built around the city one of which was St Jean (middle of 16th century). To give the garrisons easy access a road was built, which is now called "la montée de la butte" is still used today to reach the fort (it leads to rue de la Poudrière). The fort was built to protect the population of Lyon but its history is not very glorious as it was the origin of local popular uprisings that spread to many French cities after the July revolution in Paris in 1830. Croix-Rousse, the silk workers' neighbourhood, was threatened when the authorities in Lyon re-armed the fort in 11831 to calm down the workers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archaeological site with Roman theatres |
17 Rue Cléberg Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7825 7444 |
Lugdunum was originally located on the Fourvière hill, where numerous interesting archeological remains have been found over the last century. The Fourvière archeological park near the Museum of Gallo-Roman civilisation houses the theatre and Odeon, where many archeological treasures have been found. Lovers and passersby enjoy the ruins all year round, taking advantage of some time in the sun with a view of Lyon. It has been a refuge for centuries! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallo-Roman archaeological site |
17 Rue Cléberg Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7238 8190 http://www.lyon.fr/vdl/section... fourviere@rhone.fr |
An inscription that was discovered in 1958 and is now on display in the Museum of Gallo-Roman civilisation helped date the construction of this amphitheatre to 19 AD, under Tiberius. This amphitheatre was used for entertainment, but it was also the federal sanctuary of the Three Gauls in which each tribe was represented, thus ensuring loyalty of the Gallic people to the Emperor. The highest social standing a Gaul could reach was to become a federal priest of Rome and Augustus. The amphitheatre nestles on a hill and measures 128 x 104m. Coins displayed in the Museum of Gallo-Roman civilisation reproduce the holiness of the altar of Rome and Augustus which is overlooked by two statues of the Victory perched on columns. A post in the centre of the arena serves as a reminder that the martyrs of 177 were sacrificed in this amphitheatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church of Lyon |
3 quai Victor Augagneur Lyon 69003 France +33 4 72 60 03 00 http://www.orgue-et-musique.or... |
Based upon the blueprints of Gaspard André, the Grand Temple of Lyon was completed in 1884 to accommodate the growing population of Lyon. Overall, it is shaped like a Grecian cross with galleries on three sides, and its façade is composed of Villebois rock carved with designs inspired by early christian churches. The church holds 600 people, and a nearly century-old organ which is the inspiration for L'Association Orgue et Musique au Grand Temple, which works to develop the culture of Lyon and to bring organ music to the greater public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A contemporary monument |
Place Antonin Perrin Lyon 69007 France +33 4 7276 8585 http://www.halle-tony-garnier.... htg@halle-tony-garnier.com |
This hall was built between 1909 and 1914 as an outline for the larger city built by the architect (see Quartier des Etats Unis). It was inaugurated for the 1914 Universal Exhibition as a project for an "industrial city". Nowadays, this hall is used for concerts and exhibitions but not so long ago it was still Lyon's meat market. Up till 1974 it belonged to a slaughterhouse and in 1975 was classified as a historical monument. It was also used temporarily as an arsenal during the 1st World War. Tony Garnier was inspired by 19th century glass and steel architecture, and imagined a pure concrete structure covered by a huge steel frame and a glass roof to let in the light. Garnier was more of a theorist than an architect as his buildings included all the functions of a slaughterhouse. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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General hospital founded in the 6th century |
1 Place de l'Hôpital Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7241 3042 |
According to the legend, King Childebert and his wife Ultrogothe founded this hospital in 542. Their statues were erected on the first floor of the façade as a reminder of their good work with the sick and needy. When Jacques Blanc rebuilt the hospital between 1622 and 1627, the King still wanted it to serve the poor but the number of patients had risen considerably. The building, located today between the quai du Rhône and the grande rue de l'Hôpital, isn't big enough to cover the needs of a growing population. The ingenious cross-shaped layout and the little dome with cut-off sections (the first in France) bear witness to his talent. In 1732,the hospital governors sent the King a plan to enlarge the buildings and make it a showpiece for the town. At that time, the left bank was relatively undeveloped and the future building must have impressed people coming in from the Dauphiné countryside. A young architect named Jacques-Germain Soufflot won the competition to redesign the hospital with his ambitious project to incorporate the existing buildings. Work on this neo-classical building with Ionic colonnades on the front and Doric pillars inside was started in 1741 and finished in 1837. It is now a majestic enclosure along the Rhône hiding its real purpose behind its walls. Inside, a chapel has been set up under the dome and its central position enables the patients to listen to the services from their beds. The Hôtel Dieu is now home Musée des hospices civils de Lyon). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medievial church building of the 12th century |
Place St-Jean Lyon 69005 France |
Apart from the remains of the groupe épiscopal excavated during archaeological digs, the façade of the "manécanterie" (a singing school) represents one of the oldest parts of the medieval church buildings (to the right of the cathedral's façade). Built in the 12th century, probably on a site from the Carolingian era (see the semi circular arches on the far right), this edifice is an example of Norman architecture (see the twin arches supported by smaller columns with carved capitals). This is exceptional since most of the buildings in the old part of Lyons are from the Gothic or Renaissance periods. The various subjects taught in medieval schools (philosophy, grammar, astronomy) are represented in the alcoves under the twin arches. From the late 14th to early 15th century the cathedral choristers lived here. The mullioned windows were added to this Roman complex in the late 15th-early 16th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A mini Eiffel Tower in Lyons |
Montée Nicolas-de-Change Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7277 6969 |
Lyons is sometimes accused of losing its soul when trying to imitate Paris. Even if this is a harsh and unjustified criticism, the metal tower on Fourvière hill next to the Basilique de Fourvière is proof indeed. In 1893, 4 years after the Universal Exhibition in Paris, E. Colonge was given the task of building a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Lyons. This one is only 80m high and, like its taller sister, is now used as a television relay station. There used to be a restaurant in the lower part with a lift taking customers to the highest parts and enjoy the view. It is not possible to visit this tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trompe l'?il murals |
2 Rue de la Martinière Lyon 69001 France |
In terms of gastronomy, Lyon is well-known for its hot Sausage and Quenelles and everyone knows that the Guignol puppet theater originated here. Now Lyon has another claim to fame - its trompe lil painted walls. If you liked the reproduction of the "Cour des Loges" near place Fousseret and the frescoes in the "cité Tony Garnier" (see Quartier des Etats Unis), then you will appreciate this mural, which represents local culture. On the corner of quai Saint Vincent and rue de la Martinière, portraits of the major players in the history of Lyon have been painted on balconies. You might recognise some, such as the Emperor Claude, Laurent Mourguet, creator of Guignol puppets, Bertrand Tavernier the film-maker or abbé Pierre. Several streets away from the "mur des Lyonnais", the painted wall of the city library "biliothèque de la cité" in rue de la Platière shows the town's literary achievements in a neighbourhood where bookshops abound. This is just opposite quai de la Pecherie where people come every weekend to browse through old books. On this wall, Rabelais, Elsa Triolet, Tardi and other local heroes are painted into a virtual décor that illustrates the different types of writing mediums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A neo-classical opera house |
1 Place de la Comédie Lyon 69001 France +33 4 7200 4545 http://www.opera-lyon.com/ contact@opera-lyon.com |
If there is one opera house that bears witness to the theatrical past of its town, then it is the Opera House of Lyons. Architects J.M. Pollet and A.M. Chenavard chose to build their new opera house exactly where Soufflot built his theatre in 1756. This opera house was built between 1756 and 1832 to cater to the growing popularity of opera in Lyons at the end of the 18th century. The style is neo-classical, which was typical of the time, with a peristyle on the ground floor and decor you would expect in a Greco-Roman temple with its chimera and muses - eight out of nine celebrating the Arts! Following a competition set up by the Council of Lyons, the Opera House was renovated by the architect Jean Nouvel between 1985 and 1993. He succeeded to preserve the original structure and the four outer façades whilst giving it a modern face lift. Extra floors have been added in the basement and the upper part to increase the overall capacity of the building. It now accommodates a corps de ballet, an orchestra as well as many rehearsal rooms, storage areas for costumes and props. The main hall has been decorated using various black and red materials such as granite and wood and uses a soft lighting system which is particularly effective at nightfall when combined with the outside lights. There is a classic programme including Prokofiev, Puccini and Ravel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cruise on the Rhône |
Passerelle du Palais de Justice Lyon 69002 France +33 4 78 42 96 81 http://www.naviginter.fr/intro... |
At the heart of Presqu'ile, Navig'Inter offers a leisurely tour on the Rhône and the Saône to discover 2000 years of the history of Lyon and the variety of its surroundings, day and night. It's magic! Several options are available, from a simple guided tour to a dining cruise. Guests can also inquire about renting the Ville de Lyon barge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful public square |
1-22 Place Antonin Poncet (Quai de docteur Gailleton) Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7240 2540 |
Place A. Poncet is tucked between place Bellecour and the banks of the Rhône. It is a relatively recent addition to Lyon's urban squares as it was laid out in 1934 when the Hopital de la Charité was demolished to make way for the Post Office building (Hôtel des Postes). This square has plenty of greenery, benches and fountains that could make its neighbour, place Bellecour, jealous. The tower that stands opposite the Post Office is a monument to the hospital for the needy, built in 1665-66 and a good example of civil Renaissance architecture with Doric and Ionic columns. The Hotel des Postes was built from 1935 to 1938 by M. Roux-Spitz and typifies the massive, solid architecture of the 30s. Its long façade is partly inspired by the Hôtel Dieu with long vertical windows, but is much more austere. If you happen to need something inside this Post Office, have a look at the fresco by L. Bouquet (1937) that illustrates the "fluide messager", which was how Ampère described electricity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vast Royal square |
Place Bellecour (Lyon Center exit) Lyon 69002 France |
Place Bellecour is one of the few remaining Royal squares in France: the French Revolution took its toll here as elsewhere and the statue erected by Desjardins in 1691 was destroyed. A sculptor named Lemot built a new statue of Louis XIV in 1828. At the base of the pedestal 2 statues of the Coustou brothers symbolise the Rhône river (East) and the Saône river (West). This huge square measuring 310x200m has a surface of red sand and is as important to Lyon's heritage as the Basilique de Fourvière. Some say this square serves no purpose except as the starting point for various rallies and demonstrations but in fact it is a unique 18th century ensemble. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Town Square of Lyon |
Place Louis Pradel Lyon 69001 France |
Located right next to the grand Hôtel de Ville de Lyon and the Opéra national de Lyon, Place Louis Pradel is in the center of many of the tourist attractions in Lyon. It's the perfect place to enjoy a drink, recover from shopping or museum-going, and people-watch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A public square with a large fountain |
Lyon 69002 France |
This square is named after the Dominican convent that stood on the Presqu'ile in the 13th century, until it was destroyed during the Revolution. The end of the 18th century was not a good time to be a monk or a lay preacher. The city council commissioned the architect G. André to build a monument on the Place des Jacobins, to commemorate Lyons's artistic genius. 1n 1866, the sculptor C Delaplanche designed a large fountain called "Lyon à ceux qui l'ont illustré" (Lyons to its illustrators). Four sculpted figures represent four artists from four different periods and four different art forms: the 16th century architect Phillibert Delorme famous for his hôtel Bulliod), the 19th century painter Hippolyte Flandrin, the 18th century sculptor Guillaume Coustou and the 17th century engraver Gérard Audran. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large public square |
1-25 Place des Terreaux (Rue d'Algerie) Lyon 69001 France |
The word "terreaux" describes the old moats and medieval mud ("terre") walls that protected the town up to the end of the 16th century. These were filled in to make room for a large square where the town's guillotine was erected. It is the second most important square after Place Bellecour, as it is flanked by Palais Saint Pierre and the Hôtel de Ville (city hall). In 1892, the city council bought a statue from the famous sculptor Bartholdi (of Statue of Liberty fame) which Bordeaux had commissioned then refused. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indoor passages |
9 Place Colbert Lyon 69001 France |
The Croix Rousse district started developing in the 18th century when the silk workshops moved here from the Vieux Lyons area. These slopes became a typical working class neighbourhood where the silkworkers known as canuts lived and worked. The density of the buildings created a maze of streets and it is easy to imagine the bustle in the streets when Lyons was the centre of silk manufacture in Europe. To help people get from one street to another, staircases and passages (traboules) were added inside buildings and inner courtyards. The idea was to create short cuts from street to street to go up and down the hill. Some of the traboules were used as hiding places for the silkworkers protesting in the 1831 revolution. As in the area of Vieux Lyon, some of the traboules are only accessible to residents who know the entrance door codes. The Croix-Rousse area and its unique passages is absolutely charming. One of its most famous site is undoubtedly the cours des Voraces (entrance at 9, place Colbert, exit rue Imbert Colomès) which takes its name from a secret "canut" society headquartered in this building. The huge staircase is particularly impressive by day or by night with its special lighting. Another one is at 19, rue René Leynaud where you go along passage Thiaffait which leads down to the rue Burdeau. There is so much to discover: simply open a door and let the arched passages and steep steps show you their secrets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallo-Roman remains |
Place Eugène Wernert Lyon 69005 France |
Most of Lyon's archaeological treasures have been discovered because of urban re-development. In 1865, during construction of a railway, ancient mausoleums were excavated at place de Trion. Some of the better preserved tombs are displayed on place Wernet (which surprises motorists driving up the "montée de Choulans" towards Paris). The most spectacular mausoleum belonged to Calvius Turpion, which looks like a mini temple with pilasters and a stone roof. An inscription tells us that this tomb was paid for by slaves set free on their master's death, as he had requested in his will. These remains pre-date to the creation of Lugdunum (1st century BC) and give us exceptional insight into the hierarchy of ancient society. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A city of skyscrapers built in the 30s in the american style |
Avenue Henri-Barbusse Lyon 69100 France |
Skyscraper City is aptly named as the buildings here are tall enough to scrape the sky. It recalls the utopian city that Tony Garnier started to build some years ago (see: Quartier des Etats Unis). Mr.Leroux began his city by building two towers at the top of the avenue then added the two "bars" of apartment blocks (1931-34). The Hôtel de ville de Villeurbanne was built at the same time and completes this perspective. Leroux used an American method to build his skyscrapers - filling a metal skeleton with bricks, making them lighter and more flexible. Just like Tony Garnier's utopian city, Skyscraper City was innovative for its time as it provided modern amenities (running water, electricity, central heating) to low-rent housing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archaeological site with the remains of early Christian churches |
Rue Mandelot Lyon 69005 France |
During the early-Christian era and the beginnings of the Western church, the word "ecclesia", the bishop's church, was used instead of cathedral. Archaeological excavations between 1973 and 1977 brought to light Lyon's Episcopalian church complex in this area. Three churches and a surrounding wall were built in the 4th century: Sainte-Croix church where catechumen or novices (unbaptised followers) were taught, St Etienne baptistry where the faithful were baptised and the "ecclesia" where the Bishop welcomed the baptised. In Carolingian times, baptisms took place in the main church where baptismal fonts were used instead of the tanks in the baptistry. The history and evolution of this garden can be seen in the restored relics such as the foundations of Sainte-Croix and Saint Etienne, the baptismal tank where the faithful were immersed and part of the surrounding wall built in the 6th century with the remains of Roman monuments (some still bear inscriptions). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Passages in Old Lyon |
Rue St-Jean Lyon 69005 France |
As villages developed around the bottom of Fourvière hill in the 12th-13th centuries, another community grew up around Saint-Jean cathedral. The constructions here were practically all the same - a house overlooking the street and a house behind that overlooked inner courtyard, which were connected by loggias and spiral staircases. Passages were created to make it easier to get from the street to the house in the courtyard. There are quite a few of these passages, named "traboules", in the Vieux Lyon district, which give you access to the inner courtyards of Gothic and Renaissance houses. For some, an entry code is needed, but most home-owners let visitors walk around freely during the day. However, do remember that the "traboules" are private property, so respect them. Here are some ideas of "traboules" to try: Entrance (Exit) and vice-versa: 2, place du Gouvernement (10, quai R. Rolland); 3, place du Gouvernement (11, quai R. Rolland); 10, rue Saint Jean (2, place du Petit Collège); 9, rue des Trois Maries (17, quai R. Rolland); 13, rue des Trois Maries (18, quai R. Rolland); 24, rue Saint Jean (1, rue du Boeuf); 40, rue Saint Jean (5, place Neuve); 54, rue Saint Jean (27, rue du Boeuf). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archaeological site of funeral basilica |
Montée de Choulans Quai de Fulchiron Lyon 69005 France |
Paradoxically, the ruins of this early Christian church were unknown until construction started on a new motorway junction at Choulans in 1976. This church was founded in the 5th-6th centuries but was known only through medieval texts and modern-day engravings. Saint Laurent was a funerary basilica built outside the town and marks the evolution of the cult of death between the end of Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. This church was used for worship, but also had a funerary function as the numerous burial places and sarcophaguses in and around the building prove. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City Church of Lyon |
10 rue Lanterne Lyon 69001 France |
The façade of the Temple Lanterne lies flat, joined with the fronts of buildings to either side and pierced at the entrance by three pointed archways. The building was constructed on the blueprints of architect Manlius Bailly in 1857, and the organ by Joseph Merklin in 1891. Concerts are performed periodically, and mass begins at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One stone which has been left unturned |
Place Bellevue Lyon 69001 France |
This stone is more than just a curiosity, sitting as it does at the end of the Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, just a stone's throw away from the Place Bellevue.. There are two stories.... one is a legend and the other is the scientific explanation. Legend has it that the stone is the heart of a legal bailiff which was turned to stone as a form of vengeance on the part of people who had been wronged by him. Geologists believe that the stone is a rock fragment left over from the Jurassic period which must have been left there during the last ice age. Everyone has their own explanation but whatever it is, it must certainly have been a surprise when they tunneled into the hill in 1890 to make way for the railway and found this great big stone! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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mysterious sculpture on the banks of the Saone |
60 Quai Pierre-Scize Lyon 69005 France |
This statue which is so impressive at night fall was erected in 1849, in honour of a charitable man nicknamed the good German. Alas, a thousand times alas, how many natives of Lyon really know the story of the man who is now only known as the Man of the Rock? Hans Kleberger was a very wealthy banker, who created the general Aumone in 1531. This veritable Charitable organisation was the centre for donations and distribution of goods, which contributed to the financing of la Charité hospital, which nowadays no longer exists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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