states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Department of Rhône, Region of Rhône-Alpes
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.7672200000, 4.8333300000
visited: 2015
The long history of Lyon, which was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls and has continued to play a major role in Europe's political, cultural and economic development ever since, is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods.
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