Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste
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The Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste is a 12th century Gothic cathedral which has impressive stained glass windows. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral situated in Lyon and is the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon. It was founded by Saint Irenaeus and Saint Pothinus, who were the first two bishops of Lyon. It was completed in 1476 and is 80 meters long and 20 meters wide at the choir.
Category: Monument and Historic Building
Address: 70 rue St. Jean Lyon France
Email: cathedrale@cathedrale-lyon.cef.fr
Website http://www.cathedrale-lyon.cef.fr/
Telephone: 04.78.54.76.21
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