• Lyon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France.
  • The archdiocese of Lyon dates to Roman times, but Lyon's present cathedral was built between the 12th and 15th centuries.
  • Prior to the construction of Lyon’s cathedral, the churches of Ste Croix, St Etienne and a baptistery stood in the same location.
  • Construction of the Lyon Cathedral began in the 12th century and continued over several centuries, with various additions and modifications taking place.
  • Key dates for the cathedral: 1245: 1st Council of Lyon with Innocent IV 1271: the body of Saint-Louis who died in Tunis was placed here 1316: crowning of Pope...
  • In 1981, it was installed in the church of the monastery Cluniac Payerne (Switzerland), and since 1996, installed in the north transept of Lyon cathedral.
  • Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Old Town Lyon (Vieux Lyon) and Place St-Jean to discover the Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean).
  • Gothic Cathedral St John the Baptist is located in Vieux Lyon. Construction began in 1180 on the ruins of a 6th Century church and was completed in 1476.
  • Known for its Gothic architecture and impressive stained glass windows, The Lyon Cathedral is a fairly well-known cathedral in Lyon.
  • Oscar Munoz (6 months ago) "The Lyon Cathedral, also known as Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, is a stunning masterpiece of Gothic architecture.