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Musée gallo-romain de Fourvière

The second largest museum in France, it has all kinds of things relating to Rhone-Alps history. A free visit to the Roman theatres may be just as interesting for those not into the details.

Address: 17 rue Cléberg
Getting there: F: Minimes-Théâtres Romains
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed 1Jan, 1 May, 1 Nov and 25 Dec
Price: €4, reduced fee €2.50, under 18 and disabled free; free for all on Th
Website: musees-gallo-romains.com (opens in a new tab)

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Roman theatres
These two well-preserved theatres are the most important remnant of the Roman city of Lugdunum. The Gallo-Roman museum was built next to them. The summer festival "Nuits de Fourvière" takes place here every year, which may cause access restrictions in the evening from June to early August.
Free
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Musee d'art religieux
Museum of Religious Art
The small museum holds treasures donated to the church for its construction.
Daily 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30, closed in January and February
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Parc des Hauteurs
This park between the metal tower of Fourvière and the Loyasse cemetery is a promenade with a nice footbridge offering great views towards the Monts d'Or and Beaujolais. There is an aerial adventure course and a skiing and mountain bike slope.
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Fourvière basilica
Built in 1872 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, patron saint of Lyon, this massive church made of white marble has been compared to an elephant with its feet up. It is a typical example of the 19th century "eclectic" style, with architectural elements recalling antique, classical and Gothic eras. The Byzantine-style interior decoration is extremely exuberant, too much so for some people. Tours of the roof and bell towers are available in the afternoons for €6.
10:00-17:00. Masses: Mon-Sat 07:15, 09:30, 11:00, 17:00; Sun 07:30, 09:30, 11:00, 17:00Free admission