Lyon Cathedral
Lyon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon. Begun in 1180 on the ruins of a 6th-century church, it was completed in 1476. Despite its long construction time, it has a relatively consistent architectural style. In 1998, the building, along with other historic sites in the center of Lyon, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
| Lyon Cathedral Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon | |
|---|---|
Lyon Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Lyon, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°45′38″N 4°49′39″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1180 |
| Completed | 1480 |
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