Vieux Lyon, Old Town
In 1954, Vieux Lyon, the city’s oldest district, became the first place in France to be protected under the Malraux law to defend France’s cultural sites. Covering an area of…
Lyon Coat of Arms and Flag
Lyon Coat of Arms The coat of arms has a lion symbol and has been used on the seals of the city since the 13th century, it was granted to the…
List of Cities and Towns in Spain
List of Cities and Towns in Spain The list is organized in alphabetical order, first by the Autonomous community and then by Province, followed by City and Town Names. Spain…
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is situated near place des Terreaux in a former Benedictine convent of the 17th and 18th centuries. the building is located in the heart…
Cities in the United Kingdom
Cities in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarch to some communities. Becoming a city is not automatic, but many people think…
Aberdeen Coat of arms and Flag
Aberdeen Coat of Arms The coat of arms consists of three towers within a border, which are decorated with Fleur-de-lis, the three castle represent the three buildings that stood on…
20 Amazing Facts About Lyon
FUN & INTERESTING FACTS LYON The people of Lyon are called “Lyonnais” Lyon is the birthplace of Cinematograph picture cameras, which was invented by the Lumiere Brothers in 1895.…
Lyon Cathedral
Lyon Cathedral is a 12th century Romanesque and Gothic cathedral that took over four hundred years to construct. Saint Jean Baptiste is renowned for its beautiful original tainted glass windows.…
Lucca Coat of Arms and Flag
Lucca Coat of Arms Truncated silver and red. The coat of arms is surmounted by a marquis crown and is surrounded by a branch of oak and one of…