1 day in Rhone: Lyon's Timeless Charms

Lyon's old town is located on the right bank of the Saône River, at the foot of the Fourviere Mountains. It was a fishing village in ancient times. In the 15th century, it became one of the largest silk production areas in the world. In the 17th century, it was the economic and cultural center of France. Stroll through the old city and travel back to the Middle Ages. Today, there are still many old buildings from the 15th to 17th centuries. Many medieval, Renaissance and classical houses are connected to each other. The streets are paved with cobblestones, and walking in it seems to be back in the Middle Ages. There are many boutiques, handicraft stores, restaurants, and cafes along the street. Don’t forget to look up at the buildings on the street while shopping. The colorful little houses are very bright, the monster-shaped drains, and the odd-shaped stone carvings carved into the window lattices. All give the old town the same charm. The main attractions are recommended Saint-Jean-Principal Cathedral. To visit the old city of Lyon, you may wish to start from the Saint-Jean-Principal Cathedral on the Saone. The facade of the church is in a gorgeous spire Gothic style, and the entrance is decorated with 280 square ornate squares. Relief. The astronomical clock located in the north wing of the church will ring the bell at noon at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00, and the little people in the clock will come out to "appear". The International Museum of Miniature Film Art is located on the Avenue Saint-Jean not far from the cathedral. This small and exquisite museum contains a variety of miniature film scenes from all over the world. When you are in it, it is like stepping into a country of Lilliput. interesting. Lyon City and Puppet Museum The Lyon City and Puppet Museum, located in the north of the old city, is also very popular. It has a complete collection of puppets from all over the world. After visiting, you can take a break in the museum garden, have a cup of coffee, and experience this long history. city of. Creative market and art market If it falls on a Sunday, you can also go to the creative market and art market to the east of the Puppet Museum (Marché de lacréation et Marché artisanal). On Sunday morning, from 6:00 to 13:00, artists from Lyon will gather at Here, you can sell your own works, such as paintings, sculptures, handicrafts, etc., if you like it, take it home. Fourvière is the cradle of Lyon and the birthplace of Christianity in Lyon. There are paths winding upwards in the mountains, but it is more labor-saving to take the ropeway up the mountain, starting from the Edouars Commette square. The "Mountain of Prayer", the birthplace of Christianity, houses the Baroque Church of Our Lady of Fourviere, built in the 19th century, as well as the Lyon Roman Theatre and the Gallo-Roman Culture Museum. The terraces on the top of the mountain are a good place to overlook the panoramic view of the city. Here you can also see the peninsula area that gathers in the middle of the two rivers. It is also a good place to enjoy the night view at night. There are also many authentic Lyon traditional restaurants (Bouchon) in the old town. Lyon's traditional dishes are mainly pork, and you can eat a very authentic Lyonian dish for about 30 euros, including Salad Lyonnaise, pork sausage (Saucisson), pig water (AndouillettesTripes) and so on.

The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is housed in a 17th- and 18th-century original Ecclesiastical abbey building on the south side of Place de la Ferro. It has been open to visitors since it was repaired from 1988 to 1998. Its collections range from ancient Egyptian relics to modern art, and it is one of the more important art galleries in Europe.

Fourvière is a symbol of Lyon, the cradle of Lyon and the birthplace of Christianity in Lyon. Tourists can walk or take the cable car up the mountain. The top of the mountain is the commanding height of Lyon, where you can overlook the whole city of Lyon, and it is also a good place to enjoy the night view. There is a Catholic Church of Our Lady of Fourviere on the hill, built in the 19th century in Baroque style. On the south side are the Roman Arena and the Roman Gallic Museum.

The Church of Notre-Dame de Fourviere stands on the mountainside on the west bank of the Saône River in Lyon. From a distance, the white Notre-Dame church, the Byzantine-style castle towers and pheasants complement the straight decorative spires and the golden statue of the Virgin Mary. . The church was built in 1896. The original site was a Roman square. During the Franco-Prussian War, the people of Lyon built the Notre-Dame church here to pray for victory in the war. Approaching the church, you will find a combination of Byzantine and medieval architectural styles, the outer walls of white marble are strong and straight; the patterned glass that tells the content of the Bible is colorful in the sun; the mosaics in the church are inlaid with frescoes and paintings. Sophisticated and amazing. There is a viewing platform on the left side of the church, which allows you to easily overlook the whole of Lyon.

Place des Terreaux is a square in the center of Lyon, France, on the peninsula between the Rhone and Saône rivers. The entire area where this square is located is listed as a World Heritage Site. There is the famous Butler Fountain (LaFontaineBartholdi) on the square. The fountain is named after its designer, the French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. His more famous work is the Statue of Liberty. . This fountain depicts the scene of Persephone returning to the world after Hades in a chariot drawn by four horses, which symbolize the four major rivers of France: the Seine, the Royal, the Rhone and the Garonne. River. Persephone is the goddess of abundance, and when she returns to the world, she also heralds the arrival of spring.