downtown Lyon is located on the rhone river (Le Rh? Ne) and the River Thorne (La Sa? Ne) At the junction, the main urban area can be roughly divided into three parts by the river: the west side is Mount Fouvier, the old city is located on the peninsula between the two rivers, and the new city is mainly concentrated in the east.
Lyon is an important industrial city in France and the most important science and education center except Paris. It has strong industries such as machinery, electronics, chemicals, heavy vehicles and computers, and has more than 2 institutions of higher learning and scientific research institutions. It is generally regarded as the second metropolitan area in France.
Lyon is also an important cultural and artistic center in France and even Europe, famous for its silk trade, which was quite prosperous in Roman times [2]. In 1998, the old town of Lyon was listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Lyon is also the birthplace of world movies and the city that participated in the resistance movement during World War II. In addition, Lyon is also the headquarters of Interpol, and Lyon Football Club is also located in Lyon.
Fouvière, also translated as Fou Viè re Mountain [3], is located on the west side of downtown Lyon and the west bank of Rhone River. Its average elevation is about 1 meters higher than that of the old city of Lyon, so it is called "Blessing Mountain", and the top of which overlooks the whole city of Lyon.
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviè re
Located in the west of downtown Lyon, Notre Dame de Fourviè re is often regarded as the symbol of Lyon, and can be reached by cable car or walked up the hill along steep slopes. Built in 1872-1896, it adopts Roman and Byzantine styles in appearance, with gorgeous window grilles, mosaics and decorations, and exquisite mosaics and murals inside. The exterior is a fusion of Byzantine and medieval styles, decorated with marble, and the glass shines with colorful patterns, with exquisite mosaics and murals. On the top of the tower of the Church of Notre Dame connected to the right, the statue of Mary is graceful and glittering in the sun. Standing on the platform on the left side of the church overlooks the whole city of Lyon.
Tour métallique de Fourvière)
Fouviè re Metal Tower
Fouviè re Metal Tower is a modern metal tower on the mountain of Lyon, which is somewhat similar to the Eiffel Tower. It was built in 1893 (only four years later than the Eiffel Tower) and is mainly used to send TV signals.
Musé e de la civilisation Gallo-Rome
The Museum of Gaul-Rome Culture is located on the Fuvier Mountain and built according to the mountain [32]. Art and cultural relics discovered by archaeology in the Rhone Valley are exhibited here, including the remains of four-wheeled chariots around 7 BC and many gorgeous mosaic works. The entrance is located on the fifth floor, and after each dynasty, it goes down one floor. Winding down all the way, we have gone through the long river of history. The treasure of the town hall is the Crowe Di Qing copper plate found in 1528, which is engraved with the speech of Roman Emperor Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus in the Senate in 48 AD. You can also enjoy many artworks, such as chariot wheels or bronze Poseidon statues. Looking out from the window are two Roman amphitheaters, just like the borrowing of scenery in China gardens, which makes people feel like they are in Roman times. Two thousand years ago, Lyon was a city on a hill, centered on two theaters, one large and one small, surrounded by walls. Caesar, who swallowed mountains and rivers, used this place as the base for conquering Gaul. Now the nearby streets are no longer in the situation at that time, so we can only remember the glory of the past on the ruins of the Roman theater. To the south of the museum are the Roman theater and the small theater, which were built in 15 BC.
Old Town of Lyon
Vieux Lyon is mainly located on the long and narrow peninsula where the River Thorne meets the River Rhone [33], and also includes some areas on the west bank of the River Thorne. The old town of Lyon was named as a world cultural heritage in 1998, which is a combination of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Many antique houses from 15th to 17th centuries are preserved in the old town of Lyon, with bright orange-red tones. Walking along the narrow streets, many Gothic, Renaissance and classical houses are connected with each other. The buildings hundreds of years ago are mixed with the dignified air, which makes people feel a strong ancient atmosphere, as if they were in the Middle Ages.
In addition to the St. Jean's Cathedral mentioned above, there are many historical and cultural heritages in the old town of Lyon:
Lyon City Hall (H? Tel de Ville de Lyon)
The city hall is located on the east side of fertile soil square, which was built in 1655. The exterior decoration was completed in 172 and has been preserved to this day.
Lyon Opera House (Thé? Tre de Lyon)
The National Opera House of Lyon is located on the east side of the City Hall. Its predecessor was built in 1831, and later it was renovated and built into a modern theater in 1993. Its glass arch vault is very distinctive. It is a six-story semi-cylindrical building made of glass and steel, which is in harmony with the ancient opera house decorated with marble. As an extremely modern huge background, it highlights the sculpture above the theater. At night, this new building is lit with a red light, which is affectionately called "bread oven" by Lyons. The completion of this six-story building has tripled the area of the Opera House, and it is a place for rehearsals and daily rehearsals of entertainers. At the same time, the architect also excavated and built five other sites serving the main building on the ground floor of the Opera House.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon)
The Musee de Lyon is one of the largest museums in France and Europe, located on the south side of the fertile ground square, which was built in the 17th century. The museum occupies an area of 15, square meters, with more than 6,3 collections. The museum has a collection of outstanding sculptures and paintings from all over Europe in various times. The cleaning and restoration of this museum took a lot of money and eight years. In April, 1998, the newly decorated Lyon Art Museum reopened its doors to welcome visitors. After reopening, the museum added 4 works by impressionist and modernist painters, including Monet's Snow Scene in Algantai, Renoir's Portrait of Young Women and other works by Picasso, Degas and British painter Francis Bacon. The large number of art collections in the museum makes it an important museum in France, second only to the Louvre in Paris.
Musée de l'imprimerie)
Located in an ancient courtyard, the Museum of Printing focuses on the printing technology of Lyon in the 158s.
musé es gadagne
The silk textile industry in Lyon once occupied a very important position in the prosperity and development of the city. Since the 16th century, it has been the most important handicraft industry here, and silk production has brought the earliest wealth and political status to the city. Before the 16th century, the largest silk producing area in Europe was Italy, where the silk and velvet projects used by the French royal family and nobles all came in. In 1536, Lyon set up the first silk textile workshop, and all skilled craftsmen working here were specially hired from Genoa, Italy. King Francis I of France had great enthusiasm for the development of silk textile industry. By 1544, the number of silk workers in Lyon had jumped to more than 12,. The French royal family provided various preferential conditions for the development and expansion of this industry, and even relaxed taxes by one yard. In the 17th century, Lyon became the most important silk producing area in Europe [2]. The products produced in Lyon were not only fine fabrics, but also precious interior decoration materials, which were used for curtains, wall coverings and furniture inserts in luxurious halls of many castles and palaces, including Fort Fontainebleau, Palace of Versailles and Louvre in Paris.
In order to make people better understand the history of the silk industry in Lyon, Lyons turned the former municipal government building into a silk museum. The Museum of Silk and Decorative Arts shows the superb silk weaving technology in Lyon's history. The exhibits include textiles and carpets from France and various Asian regions, 18th century European furniture, wallpaper, pottery and silver products.
place bellecour
place bellecour is located in the center of the old town of Lyon. It was once called the Royal Square. The most important and only ornament in the square is a tall statue of Louis XIV riding a horse. The biggest difference between place bellecour and the general city center square is that its ground is all paved with red clay. This feature is so impressive that some people who don't like it call it a "huge tennis court". The red tone of the square is in perfect harmony with the red roofs of buildings in the old town of Lyon. Place bellecour was once an important stage for the riots of textile workers in Lyon in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings around the square are four or five-story buildings built in the early 19th century, and there are many flower shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. Located in the southeast of the square is the Musée des arts décoratifs.
Palais de la Bourse
The Commercial Exchange is one of the most exquisite historical buildings in Lyon, which was built in 1856-186. In 1862, at the order of Charles Louis Napolé on Bonaparte, the alley in the center of Lyon was replaced by the main road, and the exchange was officially put into use at the same time. The headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce in Lyon, the Lyon Regional Economic Development Agency and other municipal institutions are located here.
St. Bruennow Church (? Glise Saint-Bruno des Chartres Reux)
Located in the north of the old town of Lyon, it is a Catholic church and the only baroque church in Lyon. It was built during the anti-religious reform and Catholic revival in France at the end of 16th century, and it was one of the newly built and expanded religious buildings here at that time.
St. Niziye Church (? Glise Saint-Nizier)
Saint-Nizier Church was named after Saint-Nizier, Bishop of Lyon in the 6th century, and its original site was once a Roman temple in history. Saint Nizier, the 28th Bishop, witnessed the miracle, and his remains attracted many Christians and believers.
Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
St. Jean's Cathedral is located at the foot of Mount Fouvier, on the west bank of the River Thorne. From the historical and cultural point of view, the cathedral is usually considered as a part of the old town of Lyon. It was built from the end of the 11th century to the beginning of the 16th century, with a gorgeous Gothic style on the front and 28 square stone relief patterns in the early 14th century at the entrance. There is a huge bell in the church, which strikes the hours at noon, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm every day. This church is not particularly grand, but it is famous for its old qualifications and high status. It is said that the Archbishop of Lyon enjoys the status of Chief Archbishop, so his cathedral is named as the Chief Cathedral. Here have witnessed the coronation ceremony of Pope John XXII, and also celebrated the grand wedding of King Henry IV of France and Queen Marie de Medicis.
Pont Bonaparte
The Bonaparte Bridge, which spans the River Thorne, has been rebuilt several times in history. It connects St. Jean's Cathedral on both sides of the strait with place bellecour.
Place des terreaux
The fertile soil square is located in the north of the center of Lyon Peninsula and is called the heart of Lyon. In the center of the square is an art fountain built in the 19th century, depicting four horses with chariots, which symbolize the river rushing into the sea. The author is bartholdi (the author of the Statue of Liberty).
Rue Saint-Exupéry)
Saint-Exupé ry is located in the southwest of place bellecour. Its street name comes from Antoine de Saint-Exupé ry (19 ~ 1944), the author of The Little Prince. The house where it was born is located in the east of Saint-Exupé ry.
Cele Theatre (Thé? Tre des Célestins)
Cele Theater, located in the northwest of the square of the same name, was opened in 1877 [44], and was named after the Catholic curatorial society that was stationed here. The area where it was located was occupied by the Knights Templar for nearly 4 years. The original monastery was demolished in 1778 and replaced by houses and theaters. After the 18th century, the appearance of the square has hardly changed.
East of Lyon
Starting from the old town of Lyon, crossing the Rhone River to the east, you enter an open plain. This area has no fixed name in history, commonly known as East Lyon. However, since the mid-19th century, with the opening of the railway and the influx of population, this land has been developed on a large scale, and now the eastern part of Lyon has become the science and education center and the main residential area of Lyon.
Due to its late development, the eastern part of Lyon has few historical sites. Its tourist attractions are mainly ecological scenery and modern buildings.
Parc de Tête d'Or)
Parc de Tê te d 'Or is the largest urban park in Lyon, covering an area of 117 hectares, which was built in the 196s. There are lakes, botanical gardens with greenhouses, alpine gardens, zoos and Roseraie in the courtyard. Among them, the Rose Garden in Jintou Park won the title of the world's best park scenic spot in 26, and only 22 parks in the world have this honor.
Babu Island (L'? Le Barbe)
Babu Island
Babu Island is located in the Thorne River in the northern suburb of Lyon. Its name evolved from the original Latin name insula barbara. Because it is far away from the old town of Lyon in history, it is also called "Wild Island" (? le sauvage） 。 There is a Notre Dame Cathedral built in Roman times on the island. glise romane Notre-Dame）。
Musé e Africa de Lyon
Located in the east of downtown Lyon, it was built in 1863 and mainly displays some historical and cultural exhibits of French colonial countries in West Africa, totaling over 8, pieces.
Stade de Gerland
Located in the southeast of Lyon, on the east bank of the Rhone River, it was built in 1926. After many repairs, it was once one of the co-venues of the 1998 World Cup in France and is now the home of Lyon Football Club.