Lyon is the third largest city in
France. It is a city of wonders featuring some of the best theaters, monuments
and museums. The city is known for its rich history, delicious foods and
beautiful architecture. The city was marked a UNESCO World Heritage site for
its large number of tourist attractions sites. It is known for producing and weaving
silk. Visit the website for more discoveries of Lyon and accommodation bookings.
Here are some of the most popular
tourist attractions in Lyon.
Ancient Theatre of Fourviere
The theater is also known as the
Grand Theater of Lyon. It was constructed in 15 BC on the hill of Fourviere. It
can be able to accommodate more than 10,000 people during a single activity. This
ancient theater is one of the oldest ones in the world. Though the theater has
faced many destructive agents within the decades, it was restored in the 20th
century for the locals and international tourists to enjoy it for the coming years.
It is the home to annual festivals, performances and film exhibitions. Spare
some of your time and attend any activity in the theater. If your visiting time
doesn’t collide with any performance, just visit the place to connect with the
history just for few minutes.
Grand Parc de Miribeljonage
This park is one of the largest
in France. It seats in an area of 2,200 hectare land. It is a recreational and
an urban park that attracts both international and local tourists. If you have
plenty of time in Lyon,then visit the park and spend a relaxing day enjoying
the wide range of activities found in it such as Horse riding, bicycle rentals,
and guarded beaches and take lunch in some of the best hotels here.
Lyon Museums
The city is also home to some of
the best museums in France. Visit Lumiere Lyon which is an
institution and a museum dedicated to preserve and promote the French film
industry. The museum was founded in 1982 and is preserved up to now in honor of
Auguste and Louis Lumeire who were the founders.
Lyon Cathedral
This is a Roman Catholic
Cathedral which was constructed in honor of Saint John the Baptist. The
Cathedral is the seat of Archbishop of Lyon. It is one of the oldest Cathedrals
in Lyon since it was constructed between the 12th and the 15th
century. Do not miss some of the highlights here including the 13th
century stained glass windows that are found in the choir.
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