Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral
Attraction
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Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
Did You Know?
7 facts
12th
Construction Start
Construction of the Gothic Lyon Cathedral began in the early 12th century on the ruins of a 6th-century church.
15th
Construction Completion
The cathedral's construction was finally completed in the late 15th century, around the 1470s.
14th
Astronomical Clock
One of the most striking features of Lyon Cathedral is its 14th-century astronomical clock, which indicates feast days.
Two
Symbolic Crosses
The cathedral houses two crosses on either side of the altar, preserved since the Second Council of Lyon of 1274 as a symbol of the union of the churches.