Lyon's top ten tourist attractions, into the French food and cultural capital!

Lyon, a historic city in southeastern France, is famous for its profound cultural heritage, beautiful natural scenery and attractive food. As the third largest city in France, Lyon not only has charming ancient neighborhoods, but also modern buildings and a vibrant artistic atmosphere. Next, I will give you a summary of Lyon's top ten tourist attractions and enter the French food and culture capital!

1. Old Town Lyon

As the heart and soul of life in the Old Town of Lyon, the Old Town of Lyon is almost certainly one of the most beautiful historic neighborhoods in Europe. Getting lost in the cobblestone alleys and hidden alleyways is a magical way to spend the day, and in the evening you can eat at the area's traditional small restaurants.

Most of the hundreds of fascinating ancient buildings here were built between the 15th and 17th centuries, closely spaced between the Fuvier Mountains and the Sona River. Wealthy Italian, German and Flemish merchants who settled here for the silk trade commissioned elegant Gothic and Renaissance houses, many of which now house small family-run bars, cafes and bakeries.

2. Notre Dame de Fuviye

Notre Dame de Fuvière is located on Lyon's "prayer mountain", Mount Fuvière, designed and built by architect Pierre Bossan at the end of the 19th century.

The architecture of the church is unique, with both Byzantine and Roman styles. In addition to the four corner towers that stand above the building, the church also has a bell tower, which serves a golden statue of the Virgin Mary.

The upper sanctum of the church is decorated with mosaics and stained glass. Visitors can reach the site by cable car from the Lyon Old Town metro station or by hiking up the steep mountain road to the top of Fuviye.

3. Golden Head Park

Golden Head Park is the largest urban park in France and a popular destination for families, joggers and cyclists.

Many attractions in the park are for children, including a carousel, a small zoo, a small train and a puppet theater, as well as a variety of sports facilities. There is also a lake in the park, where you can go boating, picnic by the water, and stroll along the lake to enjoy the view.

For visitors, the highlight of the park is the Lyon Botanical Garden, which has a picturesque 19th-century greenhouse with a variety of tropical plants, including century-old camellias, carnivorous plants and Amazon water lilies.

4. Fowie Roman Theatre

The Colosseum de Lyon is the oldest Roman theater in France, built between 17 and 15 BC, on the mountainside of Mount Fouvier. In its heyday, 10,000 cheering spectators would crowd the steep stone seats to watch theatrical games, theatrical performances and dance performances.

This impressive old theater is very well preserved and was not rediscovered and restored until the end of the 19th century. Today, visitors can marvel at its magnificent architecture and stroll through the ruins of caves that once stretched further down the hillside.

From the top of the theater, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city and the stage area below. Before you go, be sure to check out the outstanding archaeological museum next to you to learn more about the Roman history of Lyon. The fun Fouvier Night Culture Festival is also held here every summer.

5. Fermented Soil Square

Located in the peninsula, the fertile ground square was built in the 13th century and has long played an important role in the history of Lyon. The fertile soil square was originally part of a fortification of the city wall, which was transformed into a city square in the 17th century.

The central square was the site of many beheadings by the guillotine during the French Revolution, and today houses the City Hall of Lyon to the east and the Gallery of Lyon to the south. On the north side of the square is a fountain, designed by Frederick August Bartholdi, the creator of the Statue of Liberty.

6. Lyon Museum of Fine Arts

The grand Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, built of stones collected from the collapsed walls that once stood on the site of the former fertile square, was once the site of St. Pierre's Convent.

During the French Revolution, the nuns were expelled from the city, and the city council set up the building as a place to preserve the city's cultural treasures.

Officially opened in 1803 and completely renovated in the 1990 s, the museum now rivals the Louvre in both quantity and variety, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to 20th-century paintings by artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Braque and Miro.

7. Bailaiguo Square

Bellaigo Square is the main attraction in the peninsular area between the Soane and Rhone rivers and is the largest pedestrian square in Europe. The plaza is an ideal venue for local festivals, outdoor concerts and special events, and the recent addition of a large Ferris wheel adds to its appeal.

There are also several statues in the square to watch, including a 19th-century statue of Louis XIV on horseback, but the square is close to Lyon's luxury shopping district, so it has the most traffic. The four main streets are lined with shops, and the starting point is at Bairaego Square.

8. Museum of Microfilm Art

In addition to silk and food, the city is also known for the huge role it played in the history of cinema. At the museum of miniature film art in old Lyon, you can see cool film props, costumes and carefully recreated sets and exquisite exhibits, as well as special effects and miniature art.

The private gallery, which occupies three floors of the 16th century Lawyer's House, was opened in 2005 by artist Dan Allman. While some rooms focus on stop-motion, animatronics and prosthetics, other floors contain full-size models from films such as Alien and Robocop.

The most intriguing part, however, may be its 120 surreal dioramas depicting everyday life in shops, restaurants and homes in Lyon or further afield. The models are carefully drawn down to the details, and you'll find yourself taking longer than expected to observe these tiny scenes.

9. The Confluence Museum

Located at the southern end of the peninsula, this spacecraft-shaped confluence museum is one of the most unique and imaginative buildings we have seen in a long time. The interior of the museum is equally thought-provoking, with its four main exhibits covering the origin and meaning of life, different species and societies, and various visions of the future.

Situated at the confluence of the Rhone and Sona rivers, the museum was unveiled in 2014 as part of a large-scale urban renovation programme for the former industrial area. The shape of the museum is almost indescribeable. It is said that it is like "a floating cloud of stainless steel and glass crystals"-go and see for yourself, you will never regret it!

Its rich collection certainly includes items of interest, such as millennial meteorites and Egyptian mummies on display alongside dinosaur skeletons, samurai armor and even vintage cars.

10. Lyon mural

The Lyon mural, like the Candlestick Wall, is one of the largest and most popular public works of art in Lyon. Overlooking the tranquil Sona River, this huge transvision depicts 30 celebrities from more than 2000 years of Lyon's history.

Created by the CiteCreation Artists Cooperative in the mid-1990s, the brightly colored work covers two windowless walls of a building near the fertile ground square. Looking out from the frescoed balconies, windows and store entrances, it was possible to see such important figures as the emperor Claudius I, the little prince and, of course, the Lumiere brothers.

Its sages, artists and entrepreneurs came to life and all took some brilliant pictures-just be careful when backing off to take pictures because the road next to the building is very busy.