Manécanterie, Religious building and museum in Saint-Jean quarter, Lyon, France.
The Manécanterie stands adjacent to Saint-Jean Cathedral, featuring a Romanesque facade with intricate stone carvings and geometric brick patterns.
Built in the 12th century, the structure initially served as a dining hall for cathedral canons before becoming a school for clergy singers.
The facade sculptures represent saints associated with different educational disciplines including religion, music, geometry, and astronomy.
The museum displays a collection of liturgical objects, including ancient books, jewelry, vestments, and tapestries from Byzantine times through the 20th century.
The building survived the 1562 Protestant siege of Lyon, though its saint sculptures sustained damage during this historical event.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.76062,4.82681
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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