A 19th Century church
Neighborhood: Fourvière
Nearest Train: métro: Fourvière
Phone: +33 4 7825 8619
Fax: +33 47 238 2835
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Built between 1872 and 1884 by the architect Pierre Bossan, what has been nicknamed the "upside down elephant" is representative of the eclecticism of the end of the 19th century. The oriental and neo-classic influences (twisted columns and columned porticas) are mixed with architecture inspired by the medieval style machicolated towers, which creates a shocking fortress church. An observatory offers spectacular views, and under the basilica is a crypt, accessible from the esplanade. Admission ranges from free to EUR4.
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Fête des LumièresDec 5th, 2009 to Dec 8th, 2009
When Lyon Comes Alive
The statue of the Virgin Mary on Fourvière Hill is one of Lyon's most famous landmarks. Its erection is celebrated on the 8th of December every year, commemorated by the thousands who light lanterns in their windows. This celebration, which the locals prefer to call Illuminations, has lost much of its religious symbolism, but whatever the motivation, it is a tradition, which endures and brings together the entire community.
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Wonderful Lyon
To go to Basilique de Fourvière you must take what we call a "funiculaire" which is some kind of ve...
Reviewed by:Choup from on Mar 04 2006
city of lights
From la Fourvière you can oversee Lyon and the amazing lights of the city. Today is the Light day,...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 08 2005
The most beautiful place in Lyon!
From the Basilique de Fourviere you can see almost all of Lyon. I went in the late winter so there w...
Reviewed by:J from on May 23 2005
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