5th arrondissement of Lyon
5th arrondissement of Lyon, Administrative district on the western hills of Lyon, France
The 5th arrondissement extends over 6.23 square kilometers along the Saône River, encompassing residential neighborhoods and ancient Roman settlements.
In 43 BC, Roman general Munatius Plancus established the colony of Lugdunum on Fourvière hill, marking the beginning of Lyon's development.
The district contains major landmarks including Lyon Cathedral, Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica, and numerous theaters that showcase French performing arts.
The area houses 48,711 residents and provides municipal services through the local city hall, with regular public transportation connections to central Lyon.
The northern section of the district forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, preserving medieval architecture and Roman archaeological remains.
Location: Lyon
Part of: Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.75845,4.79904
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
1.9 km
Lyon Cathedral
2.2 km
Ancient theatre of Lyon
1.6 km
Metallic tower of Fourvière
1.9 km
Vieux Lyon
2.2 km
Prison Saint-Paul
2.6 km
Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay
2.3 km
Jardin des Curiosités
1.8 km
Palais de justice historique de Lyon
2.3 km
Odeon of Lyon
1.6 km
Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres
1.6 km
Hôtel Terminus
2.2 km
Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière
1.6 km
Musée Miniature et Cinéma
2.2 km
Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
1.6 km
Gadagne
2.3 km
Église Saint-Georges
2.1 km
Hospice Debrousse
1.4 km
Saint Irenaeus Church, Lyon
1.2 km
Grande synagogue de Lyon
2.2 km
Funiculaire de Saint-Just
2.1 km
Temple du Change
2.3 km
Parc des Hauteurs
1.7 km
Murus gallicus de Lyon
1.6 km
Sainte-Blandine de Lyon
2.4 km
Église Saint-Paul
2.4 km
Church of Saint-Just, Lyon
1.7 km
Fort de Loyasse
1.1 kmReviews
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