Fourvière is the most famous cathedral in Lyon. It sits on a hill that overlooks the city. The hill has been used by the religious for thousands of years and is known as the "praying hill". The cathedral is surrounded by the ruins of religious structures from as early as the 6th century. Fourvière itself was built in 1896. Something that amazes me about these famous churches is how tourists are allowed to come in and take pictures while people are trying to pray and worship. I almost felt bad walking through with the kids (we even had the stroller). They have signs that ask for respect and reverence but it still felt weird.
One of the many beautiful stained-glass windows
This is the view of the city from the courtyard of Fourvière. Very pretty!
And below, a shot of the kids outside the cathedral just to prove there were people on this trip! :)
2 comments:
Beautiful! I remember how beautiful and stunning it is from our trip all those years ago... great pictures:)
so cool! your pics look like post cards!d
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