Night Lights of the Old Lyon
by Jenny Rainbow
Title
Night Lights of the Old Lyon
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Draped around the ancient Roman edifices atop Fourviére Hill, this enchanting Rennaissance-era neighborhood of beautifully preserved buildings is without a doubt Lyon's most charming attraction. It was the first protected historic distric in France, with good reason, an remains one of its most beautiful.
The oldest major buildings of Vieux Lyon date to the 11th and 12th centuries, but almost certainly many of the more modest homes, today filled with colorful cafes and appealing shops, are much older. Many have been restored since the 1960s.
The most famous sites are a trio of churches around which "Old Lyon" was constructed: famed St Jean Baptiste Cathedral; graceful St Paul, known for its bell tower and traboules (passageways between regular streets); and Gothic St Georges, overlooking the Saône. But the real pleasure here is simply meandering through the well-worn streets, enjoying every detail.
"Old Lyon" is a supremely strollable neighborhood, a twisting maze of narrow streets lined with beautifully preserved buildings that designed to protect a millennia of pedestrians from the heat, rain, and cold. The Metro D line drops you off at the Vieux Lyon station, where you can also catch the funicular to the top of Fourviére Hill, just above.
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March 24th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Ramon Martinez
Fantastic night composition! Well done. V/F
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thank you very much, Ramon, for the visit and for the feature in the group Night in Art!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Superb night capture of the old Lyon, Jenny ! Such wonderful rich colors and contrast between shadow and light. Just great !!!!! f,v Wish you a wonderful day, my friend.
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thank you very much, Ana, Im just regret I didnt have that time my camera with me...:-)
Xueling Zou
Beautiful night shot! Love the dramatic feeling and lighting!
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thanks a lot, Xueling, the colors of the old Lyon's buildings definitely giving a painting touch to the pictures...
Mariola Bitner
Mysterious and a little creepy Jenny! I can imagine this coming from a scene in a dark movie! Fantastic! V/F
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thanks a lot, Mariola! The darkness is always bringing a bit uncomfortable scary feeling, but it was actually a quiet lovely evening....:-)
Michel Verhoef
Really great nightshot !!! Would be perfect for a CD cover since you have some negative space for text :)
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Michel, thank you very much! That is a great suggestion, but for which kind of music??:-)