3 Best Places To Visit in Lyon, France

“Parc de la Tête d'Or features a collection of greenhouses and several notable buildings, including large greenhouses constructed in 1865 and a velodrome. This park serves as a vital green space in the heart of the city, covering 117 hectares, and is managed by the city of Lyon. The park has eight entrances, the most recent of which opened in 2009 at the esplanade of the Cité Internationale. Parc de la Tête d'Or offers a variety of events such as films, theatre performances, and exhibitions, making it a cultural hub in Lyon. Additionally, this reconstituted space is home to 25 animal species threatened in their natural environments.”

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“Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière is designed as a basilica drawn from Romanesque and Byzantine architecture. The Minor Basilica is an architectural icon and religious symbol. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière has four main towers and a bell tower topped with a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary. The basilica features fine mosaics, superb stained glass, and a crypt of Saint Joseph. The Minor Basilica also has two churches, one on top of the other. The nickname of the basilica is "the upside-down elephant". Visitors can also enjoy guided tours that include a Museum of Sacred Art. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière welcomes 2 million visitors annually.”

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“Musée des Confluences features collections of natural sciences, anthropology, and Earth sciences. The exhibits are organised into four main themes are "Species: The Web of Life," "Societies: The Human Theatre," "Eternities: Visions of the Beyond," and "Origins: Stories of the World." The permanent exhibition includes notable items such as the Choulans mammoth, discovered in 1859, Noh theatre masks, a replica of Sputnik 2, and a particle accelerator. Musée des Confluences houses approximately 2.2 million objects collected over a history spanning half a millennium, from the 17th to the 21st century. Additionally, entry to the museum is free for young people under 18 and students under 26.”

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