Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere

The Church of Notre-Dame de Fourviere is located on top of the Fourviere hill, where you can see it remarkably from several points of the city. It was built with private funds in the late nineteenth century. The church features ornate interiors that contrast with its exterior in terms of design. It also contains an adjoining cemetery It dates back to ancient centuries, where a number of well-known personalities from the city's history were buried. Today, the church has become a symbol of the city of Lyon, receiving nearly 2 million visitors annually.