Want to make your stay in Lyon truly special? The ancient city keeps many secrets and is ready to offer its guests a lot of incredible entertainment. To clear up one of the secrets, just go to the Pink Tower's courtyard. Here you can see a stunningly beautiful studded old door, as well as unique works of art - the so-called Lyon frescoes. They decorate the facades of historic houses. The author of the incredibly realistic and colorful frescoes is Gilbert Couden. The most famous fresco should be looked for on rue de la Martiniere , not far from Place des Terreaux . This huge fresco covering an area of 800 square meters depicts the most famous natives of Lyon. In total, there are 28 beautiful frescoes in the city. You can find them all yourself or ease your task by taking a special map at the tourist information center.
What about some walking? Lyon's historic district would be an ideal place for unhurried walks. Here, inquisitive tourists will have the opportunity to walk down one of the oldest streets in Europe. The first mention of rue Saint-Jean dates back to the 3rd century AD. It's easy to find the old street along which Roman legionnaires strolled - it begins next to the eponymous cathedral.
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