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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
Category: Religious Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Colline de Fourvi�¨re, Lyon, FR 69005
This amazing cathedral was constructed as a dedication to and in honor of the Virgin Mary, and it still conveys that original intent. Each of the four towers of the construction represents a cardinal virtue: strength, temperance, prudence, and justice. Inside you will find a collection of beautiful mosaics, statues, and stained glass, all honoring...
Category: Religious Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: place Saint Jean, Lyon, FR 69005
The foundation for this magnificent Gothic cathedral dates all the way back to the fifth century. St. Jean was built on another church's remains. The construction began in the late 12th century without reaching completion until the 15th century. At its peak, religious figures are depicted in statues. The astrological clock and the Bourbon chapel...
Category: Religious Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 146, boulevard Pinel, Lyon, FR 69008
The construction for this mosque began in 1992, with most of its funding coming from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. This mosque has a modern look compared to the centuries old cathedrals of Lyon, but it is strikingly lovely with its glass pyramid held by 230 columns at its entrance. The direction of Mecca is indicated in the prayer rooms, and the...
Category: Religious Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 56, rue du P. Dupont, impasse des Chartreux, Lyon 69004
St. Burno is Lyon's only Baroque church. It was originally built in 1736 as the cathedral of the Carthusian monks. Some of the featured paintings that you may find here include Tremolieres' "Ascension and Assumption." The architecture, especially the dome, boasts an extremely Baroque style. METRO: Croix Rousse
