UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1998
Historic Site of Lyon
Overview
The long history of Lyon, which was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls and has continued to play a major role in Europe's political, cultural and economic development ever since, is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods.
About Historic Site of Lyon
Lyon is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, and 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, Switzerland.
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- France
- ISO Codes
- FR
- Area
- 427 ha
- Coordinates
- 45.7672, 4.8333
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Historic Site of Lyon
Attractions & Tickets
Historic Site of Lyon
Getting Here
Historic Site of Lyon
Nearby Points of Interest
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Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues
Archaeological Site826m
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues
Archaeological Site826m
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière
Archaeological Site1.3km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière
Archaeological Site1.3km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Odéon
Archaeological Site1.4km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Odéon
Archaeological Site1.4km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Fort Saint-Jean
Castle1.5km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Fort Saint-Jean
Castle1.5km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Fort de Vaise
Castle1.9km
★★★★★ Major Landmark