The cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon. Begun in 1180 on the ruins of a 6th-century church, it was completed in 1476. Despite its long construction time, it has a relatively consistent architectural style. In 1998, the building, along with other historic sites in the center of Lyon, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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- Lyon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France.
- Prior to the construction of Lyon’s cathedral, the churches of Ste Croix, St Etienne and a baptistery stood in the same location.
- The archdiocese of Lyon dates to Roman times, but Lyon's present cathedral was built between the 12th and 15th centuries.
- 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.
- Discover everything you need to know about Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean), Lyon including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- One of the most remarkable features of the Cathedral of Lyon is its astronomical clock, known as the Horloge Astronomique.
- 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...
- Oscar Munoz (6 months ago) "The Lyon Cathedral, also known as Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, is a stunning masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
- Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Old Town Lyon (Vieux Lyon) and Place St-Jean to discover the Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean).
