The basilica is at the top of “the hill which prays”. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is listed as a historical monument, registered to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, considered as the emblem of the city of Lyon, the basilica welcomes over 2.5 million pilgrims and visitors each year.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (French: Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière) is a minor basilica in Lyon, France. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1896 in a dominant position overlooking the city.

The beautiful white Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, known by locals as the upside-down elephant, sits on the top of Fourvière hill, aka the ‘praying hill’, in Lyon’s 5th district, where the world of Catholics rubs shoulders with vestiges of Ancient Rome.

Jul 1, 2023 · Fourvière Basilica is an iconic building that overlooks the whole of Lyon. A "Marian fortress" on the outside, the inside is richly decorated with mosaics, stained-glass windows and marble. The panoramic view from the esplanade is breathtaking.

May 22, 2024 · Since the 19th century, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière has dominated the city’s historic center from atop a hill. It is undoubtedly one of Lyon’s must-see attractions. Its long history and unique architecture make it an icon of the capital of the Three Gauls.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière was built between 1872 and 1884 to thank the Virgin Mary for having spared the city from invasion during the Franco-Prussian war. It has become...

La basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière surplombe la ville de Lyon au sommet de la colline de Fourvière depuis la fin du XIXe siècle. Elle est construite à peu près sur l'emplacement de l'ancien forum de Trajan, Forum vetus note 1.

Jun 28, 2023 · The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a religious building located in Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Built at the top of the Fourvière hill, it overlooks the famous city of lights.

The basilica Notre-Dame of Fourvière is the work of the architects Pierre Bossan and Sainte-Marie Perrin. It was built thanks to a public subscription in 1872 and consecrated in 1896. The basilica is at the top of “the hill which prays”.

May 26, 2024 · Perched atop the majestic Fourvière hill, overlooking the ancient city of Lyon in east-central France, the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière stands as an awe-inspiring testament to the power of faith and the rich history of this remarkable region.