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Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste

70 rue St. Jean, Lyon, France (Vieux Lyon - Quarantaine)
04 78 54 76 21
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Ranked #5 of 57 attractions in Lyon
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Description: A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
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Telluride, Colorado
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

A great walk from our hotel...the flower gardens...full of blooming roses and gardenias we superb...May was a great month to visit...everything in bloom...

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Clearwater, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Look for the religious relicsand tapestries. When you enter, head right and go up the staircase. Entry is free. Otherwise, lots of construction, one very intricate wood carving structure front left.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Another large catholic cathedral. Pleasant enough, but nothing special. This is a very busy place in the old town.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

It is most beautiful at night when lit up but inside is awe inspiring and `i loved the rose window. In the grounds are the remains of two older churches one dating from AD 177. Fascinating place in the old town of Lyon surrounding by great places to eat and drink.

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Glass House Mountains, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This cathedral is very much like any other in the area. The outside is more interesting than the inside. It will take no more thank 15 minutes to see this cathedral.

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Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

A nice medieval cathedral, of which the façade in particular is worth seeing. The interior is rather disappointing as one of the dullest of medial churches. Also there was still much restoration work going on.

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I can't really comment too much as I didn't go inside. But the cathedral facade opened to a lovely place before it, including a fountain.

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Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Its another major landmark of the city, the giant carved doorways are the main attraction. Theere is some repairwork goingon the side currently but it doesnot take away any beauty of the place

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zingem belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

really worth a visit:from gare "vieux lyon" take the "funiculaire" to fourriere: 2,6 eur return.thr view on the city (on a clear day of couse) is breathtaking from up there

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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

This cathedral is a magnificent piece of architecture. Inside it is glorious. While I was there a group of school children came in and were ushered up to the front of the church and organised into a group near the alter. They were the choir and were practicing for a church recital to be held later that evening. They sang... More

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