La Ville de Lyon
427 ha, that is 10 % of the city of Lyon, were classified UNESCO world heritage on December 5th, 1998.
Founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls, the city has continued to play a major role in Europe's political, cultural and economic development ever since, and is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods.
