Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere

#WinterTravel Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, a church on the top of Fourviere Hill, was built to honor the Virgin Mary who saved Lyon from the Black Death, which killed more than 100 million Europeans between 1350 and 1500. The church itself is a mix of Byzantine and Romanesque art, with sculptures depicting the birth of Jesus, as well as the Virgin Mary and other important saints, which are famous stories that are widespread in the country. From here, you can also see a high-angle view of Lyon. #basilicaofnotredameoffourvière #lyon #france