Known as the silk capital of the world, Lyon is a great city which is rich in history. Inspite of the rich history that it has, it is currently the centre of fashion of the world. Lyon is a city which has a cultural base and is sometimes known as the gastronomy due to the stress on culinary delights that are offered here.

There are a lot of historical facts to which this place has its strings attached. From the Romans to the Renaissance, remnants for all are seen in this place. The Theatres Romains de Fourviere, a Roman Amphitheatre is present in the city which is a famous landmark. Basilique de Fourvière is a church which gives a nice view of the city. Place des Terreaux, Place Bellecour are other famous landmarks.

Numerous museums are present in the city which gives a sneak peek in to the city's historical facts. These include Musée de la Résistance, Musée de l'Imprimerie, Musée d'Histoire naturelle, Musée de la Civilisation gallo-romaine etc. You can visit the Old Town which features well preserved medieval and renaissance buildings which is a UNESCO World heritage site.

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