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Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
Emperor Trajan once tread the ground of the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, now it's your turn. The basilica rests on top of the site of Trajan’s Roman forum; in fact, the French still refer to the site at Vieux-Forum (Old Forum). It wasn’t only Trajan who recognized the import of this location. Several French historical figures also made pilgrimages to the hill. Today, the basilica built on the site offers you a panoramic view of the city from its north tower. Private funds went to build this impressive structure in 1872 as a grand thank you to the Virgin Mary for saving Lyon from a cholera epidemic in 1823. With the Gothic detail of its edifice, the vaulted arches gracing the nave, and the colored light refracting from the stained glass, it may be one of the world’s grandest thank-you cards. Work out when and for how long to visit Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and other Lyon attractions using our handy Lyon road trip site.
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Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere reviews
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Beautifully located. The 2-store church is richly decorated. Nearby view on Lyon old-town is great. Can be quite busy.
Beautifully located. The 2-store church is richly decorated. Nearby view on Lyon old-town is great. Can be quite busy. more »
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Very nice visit to this basilica, surrounded by a pretty park, many architectural details, we recommend visiting this basilica which offers beautiful views
Very nice visit to this basilica, surrounded by a pretty park, many architectural details, we recommend visiting this basilica which offers beautiful views more »
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A majestic masterpiece of Baroque art dominating over the picturesque city. Although the lighting on the mosaics and decorations was unnervingly absent and you cannot get too close to the altar to appreciate it. Other places of worship use mirrors, binoculars or displays to catch the details and stories of the place, so it can stay in the visitors heart forever with a meaning. Not the best I have ever seen.
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Perched high on a hill overlooking the city of Lyon, this stunning Basilica takes your breath away. We happened to be visiting on Good Friday when 800 French children were participating in the stations of the cross and it was an incredibly moving experience. The walk up to the Basilica from the city was also spectacular.
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