Exploring Lyon, France July 26-27, 2017


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July 27th 2017
Published: November 8th 2017
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July 26 - 27 Our second day in Lyon we had signed up for a guided walk through passageways called traboule in the afternoon so took the morning to go to the St. Jean Baptiste Cathedral which is located in the historic district of Lyon. This Cathedral is known as the primary seat and home of the Church of France. It was built between the 12th and 15th C. in what is known as the oldest Christian... Read Full Entry



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Many Countries Provided Statutes of MaryMany Countries Provided Statutes of Mary
Many Countries Provided Statutes of Mary

for the Notre-Dame Basilica
A Palace Was Built in the 1st C BCA Palace Was Built in the 1st C BC
A Palace Was Built in the 1st C BC

had mosaics & heated bathroom- destroyed in 20 AD
The Amphitheatre Was Able to Hold 10,000 SpectatorsThe Amphitheatre Was Able to Hold 10,000 Spectators
The Amphitheatre Was Able to Hold 10,000 Spectators

now it seats 3,000 for concerts given here
Trying to Show How Steep and High Up Trying to Show How Steep and High Up
Trying to Show How Steep and High Up

the Amphitheatre in Lyon is
The Amphitheatre  & Notre-Dame BasilicaThe Amphitheatre  & Notre-Dame Basilica
The Amphitheatre & Notre-Dame Basilica

are located on Fourviere Hill in Lyon
The Gallo-Roman Museum Displays Many of the FindingsThe Gallo-Roman Museum Displays Many of the Findings
The Gallo-Roman Museum Displays Many of the Findings

showing the development of the area by Roman Gaul
These Industrial Produced CeramicsThese Industrial Produced Ceramics
These Industrial Produced Ceramics

were distributed throughout the Northern Empire
Bone Work Was a Profession that Has Been LostBone Work Was a Profession that Has Been Lost
Bone Work Was a Profession that Has Been Lost

but was a common one previously
Glass Was Produced in Lyon but with raw materialsGlass Was Produced in Lyon but with raw materials
Glass Was Produced in Lyon but with raw materials

imported from the Middle East in 1st C. BC
The Details in the Mosaic Floor TilesThe Details in the Mosaic Floor Tiles
The Details in the Mosaic Floor Tiles

seen at the Gallo-Roman Museum
One of Many Sarcophagus in the MuseumOne of Many Sarcophagus in the Museum
One of Many Sarcophagus in the Museum

sending a person off in style
The Stairs Up to the Fourviere Hill The Stairs Up to the Fourviere Hill
The Stairs Up to the Fourviere Hill

provided us with wonderful views of Lyon



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