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Lyon is the third largest city in France, known for its rich history, culture, cuisine, and charming scenery. 1. Explore Historic Landmarks 📍Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is one of the most famous landmarks in Lyon, located on Fourvière Hill. You can take a cable car from the city center to get there. The church is beautifully decorated and the exterior is magnificent. You can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Lyon city from the observation deck of the church, especially at sunset, the scenery is particularly charming. 📍Old Town The Old Town of Lyon is one of the best preserved medieval and Renaissance neighborhoods and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the narrow streets paved with cobblestones, you can visit the Saint-Jean Cathedral, as well as traditional handicraft shops and cafes scattered throughout the neighborhood. 📍Lyon Murals Lyon is famous for its exquisite murals. There are more than 150 huge murals throughout the city, depicting history, culture, and daily life scenes. The most famous are the Lyon Giant Wall and the Lyon Celebrity Wall, where you can appreciate the unique artistic charm. 2. Visit Museums 📍Lyon Museum of Fine Arts The Lyon Museum of Fine Arts is known as the "Little Louvre". The museum houses a rich collection of art works from ancient to modern times, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Here you can find works by masters such as Rubens, Rembrandt, and Delacroix, making it a must-visit for art lovers. 📍Cinema Museum The Cinema Museum displays the behind-the-scenes secrets and miniatures of film production, especially special effects and props. The exhibits in the museum include props from famous movies such as "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars", which are very suitable for movie fans. 3. Taste Delicious Food 🍷Lyon Bouchon Lyon is famous for its food culture and is known as the "Capital of Gastronomy". Traditional Lyon bouchons offer a variety of local specialties, such as Lyon sausage, tripe, and caviar. 😋Food Market The Paul Bocuse Food Market in Lyon is a food paradise, gathering all kinds of fresh ingredients and food stalls. You can taste food from all over France here, such as cheese, cooked food, bread, and desserts. There are also many small restaurants and bars in the market. 4. Shopping & Leisure 📍Rue de la République Rue de la République is the main shopping street in Lyon, with various fashion brands, boutiques, and department stores on both sides. This is a paradise for shopping lovers, where you can find everything from high-end fashion to niche designs. 📍Place des Terreaux Place des Terreaux is an important square in the center of Lyon, surrounded by historic buildings and cafes. In the center of the square is a beautiful Bartholdi Fountain. At night, the light show on the square is very spectacular. 📍Place Bellecour Place Bellecour is one of the largest squares in Europe and the heart of Lyon. There are Louis XIV equestrian statues and various temporary activities on the square, which is the main venue for city activities.
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