427 ha, that is 10 % of the city of Lyon, were classified UNESCO world heritage on December 5th, 1998.

Last updated date : 05/02/2018
La Ville de Lyon - 69002 Lyon 2ème

Founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls, the city has continued to play a major role in Europe's political, cultural and economic development ever since, and is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods.

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