Even if you are not religious, some of the churches of the world are worth seeing. Perched on the hilltop, its worth coming up the funicular just to have a look at the views out over lyon. Once in the basilica, the decoration itself is extreme compared to many churches and cathedrals and the size is surprising. What's even more surprising is the size of the crypt. That in itself is bigger than a lot of churches. When you look properly at these buildings, you do wonder how on earth they built them and then how did they decorate them so elaborately.

Whether you brave the climb up, or take the metro, it's well worth a visit. A beautiful cathedral set on top of hill with views over Lyon. For culture lovers, a beautiful cathedral, for those who just want a panorama over Lyon, this place has both. Long walk down back to old town, but well worth it.

If you visit Lyon, this is for sure one of the places you must visit! What an amazingly beautiful basilica. It became instantly in one of my favorites I've been to! The hill where is located and it's view of the city, the building with its four towers, the decor with the stained glass windows and the murals mosaics wich such details, everything is gorgeous. From there you can walk down to the old lyon center wich is very near.

I've visited Fourvière Cathedral many times since I was a child, and I still love the place to this day. Fourvière Cathedral overlooks the city of Lyon and at the night it is illuminated. Fourvière Cathedral constructed in the late 19th century. It's built roughly on the site of Emperor Trajan's ancient Roman forum. There are several options for climbing up to the cathedral. The first way up is by funicular. The funicular starts in the Vieux Lyon district. The people of Lyon are accustomed to calling the funicular "la ficelle". The funicular is an original way to get to the Fourvière Cathedral. For the more courageous, it's possible to walk to the top of the Fourvière hill. Once you've reached the top of the Fourvière hill, you can admire the view over Lyon. You can admire the whole city, the view is incredible. What's more, the interior of the cathedral is amazing. A visit to the cathedral is well worth it, and I'd advise everyone to go there one day!

This is certainly not the most beautiful religious building I have ever visited and it will not be everyone’s cup of tea however the whole experience of getting there, either on foot if you’re fit enough or by funicular if you’re like me, and particularly the stunning views from the church grounds makes it worth the visit. Both times we went up there we took the funicular up and walked back down through the Jardin du Rosaire and the steps into the old town. The basilica itself is worth looking around particularly the mosaics and the crypt. It is nicknamed the upside down elephant which speaks for itself. The history of the basilica and associated folklore is also worth delving into.

It is not the most beautiful basilica in the world but it is the unmissable monument of Lyon... So here are some tips: 1. To access, avoid the car, walking, the bus but favor the finicular. 2. Before or after visiting the basilica, visit "Vieux Lyon" at the bottom of the hill (funicular departure) 3. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city (outside the basilica). 4. After the basilica visit and the panoramic view, walk 10 minutes to the Roman theater (left road leaving the basilica towards the finucular) and take the finucular to go back down (roman site stop).

Had first vistas of the stunning edifice from in front of the Cathedral down below. Looked forward with anticipation to a visit. It’s a remarkable construction with architectural features borrowed from Romanesque, Byzantine and Gothic. Exteriors and facades are remarkably beautiful, themes that continue within. Fabulous ornate stone craft is everywhere. Much gorgeous statuary potently projects the central message of the faith. One marvellous one shows Our Lady in white atop of a spiralling ziggurat in brick. Undoubtedly an inspiring time.

This was an absolutely stunning site! Wow! Catch either the hop on hop off bus to the top to view! A peaceful, cool, beautiful building with so much history. There’s a fantastic hotel right next door with a terrace that looks over the whole of Lyon! Take your fat wallet, a drink is very expensive! If you can’t get to the terrace for a drink, go to the back of the cathedral to see the view!

This is one place to visit if you’re in Lyon. The detail in the architecture is incredible. Our kids are 10 & 7 and they could not stop pointing things out and asking how they made things. The view over Lyon is pretty amazing also! Worth the time to visit

A beautiful cathedral overlooking the city of Lyon. The church is a functioning place of worship so please treat the area with utmost respect. The intricate details on ceilings and walls show how much the people cherish their religion. Downstairs there's a crypt that one can visit. Don't forget to go behind the church to see a beautiful panorama of Lyon. Best way to get here is to take the furnicular.