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Saint-Jean Cathedral
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, primatial seat of the Gauls, built between the 12th and 15th centuries in the transition from Romanesque to Gothic, in the heart of Vieux Lyon. It preserves medieval stained glass in the choir and an astronomical clock of medieval origin in the transept arm, famous for its moving figures that activate at certain times of day. Its Gothic façade faces Place Saint-Jean.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Saint-Jean Cathedral: 3 missions
- Look at the cathedral's astronomical clockFind the clock inside the cathedral and look at its dial and figures. Check the times when it operates at the entrance.
- Photograph the Gothic façade from Place Saint-JeanStand in the square facing the cathedral and frame the façade with its three portals.
- Look for the medieval stained glass of the choirWalk to the apse and admire the medieval stained glass of the choir in the morning light.
Near Saint-Jean Cathedral
Rue Saint-Jean59 m awayPlace Saint-Jean72 m awayMiniature and Cinema Museum (Musée Miniature et Cinéma)116 m awayHistoric Palais de Justice of Lyon140 m awayDaniel et Denise Saint-Jean148 m awayRue du Bœuf187 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Saint-Jean Cathedral?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
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