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Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste

70 rue St. Jean, Lyon, France
04 78 54 76 21
Ranked #9 of 52 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Description: A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
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Westfield, New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This cathedral is one of the top 5 things to see in Lyon. The church is beautiful, completed in the late 1400's but with earlier elements. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The best part of this cathedral is the facade which has recently been cleaned as well as the old clock from the 14th century which is still operational. The clock chimes four times per day so make sure your visit coincides with the show! The clock is not visible on entering the cathedral. It is in a small nook located... More

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Lyon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Active cathedral in the centre of the old city. Unfortunately no concerts at the time of my visit, but look out for these. More

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Geelong, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Magnificent church with an animated clock inside the church that chimes on the hour after 1pm. Children loved the clock and flocked to see the automaton characters. The church itself is magnificent. Very good statue of former Pope Paul out the front of the church. Well worth a visit. More

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Hope Valley, RI
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

First visit to a European cathedral so i just thought is was amazingly beautiful. The windows are just spectacular. Could spend hours in there, reading about the windows, the stations, etc. The astronomical clock is worth seeing alone. More

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Ambilly, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

In the center of old Lyon you can find the cathedral. Very nice location and beautiful square, good to see. More

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Iceland
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Last time I was in Lyon it was being refurbished on the outside. Now it looks new, in the old style. Beautiful part of Old Lyon. More

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Aix-en-Provence, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Worth coming even for a moment, for those who are interested in architecture but not only. There is a astronomical clock inside with the figures moving at the full hours, so the best to come just few minutes before (as there is usually lots of people) - nice for children. In overall - beautiful even for people who are not... More

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bordeaux
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

beautiful building with lots to see inside and lots of info available to read up on building, would go back again ... More

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Perth, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Inside this Cathedral is an astronomical clock from the 14th Century, which is really amazing. I was there when the clock struck 4pm and all sorts of things happen. Luckily our tour guide had advised us what to look out for. More

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