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Saint-Jean Cathedral

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    February 18, 2022

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    Saint John the Baptist (Saint Jean Baptiste), to whom the cathedral of Lyon is dedicated together with Saint Stephen (Saint Etienne), is – like Saint Joseph – a man on …
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    February 18, 2022

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    Saint Stephen (Saint Etienne), together with John the Baptist (Jean Baptiste) namesake of the Cathedral of Lyon, is one of the first seven deacons of the early Jerusalem community and …
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    March 28, 2023

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    The construction of the Cathedrale Saint-Jean took more than 3 centuries: from 1178 to 1480. The cathedral is a beautiful mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
    It is one of the most important symbols of Lyon, especially because of the main entrance on the square. Inside you can admire the 16th century astronomical clock and beautiful stained glass windows from the 12th century.


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