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Lyon, France: The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide

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inside everything is covered with dazzling neo byzantine art celebrating mary

an unforgettable way to experience the church is to climb to its rooftop

we enjoy a close-up look at the architecture a grand view of the city

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Amble slowly down the center aisle to see the glittering scenes on the walls.
Climb to the basilica's rooftop for a grand view of Lyon.

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QWhat is the history of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon?
QWhat can visitors expect to see inside the basilica?

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Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/lyon Lyon's Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who has been an important religious figure to the city for centuries. Amble down the main aisle to marvel at dazzling Neo-Byzantine art celebrating "Our Lady" and depicting French history, then take the dizzying climb up to the basilica's rooftop for a grand view of Lyon. More info about travel to France: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #lyon Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.