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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Wonderful Lyon
To go to Basilique de Fourvi...
Reviewed by:choup42 from lyon, france on Mar 04 2006
city of lights
From la Fourvi...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Ontario, Canada 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:flower_of_lorien77 from St Louis, Missouri on May 23 2005
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