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Traboules Secret Passages

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

Astronomical Clock of Lyon

For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.

Musée Miniature et Cinéma

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

Ancient Roman Theaters of Lyon

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Jardin Rosa Mir

A tiled, multi-level garden of survival in Lyon.

Testut-Latarjet Museum

Nicknamed the "Museum of Horrors," this French anatomical collection has been fascinating visitors for over a century.

The Flower Tree

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Lumière Villa

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

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