The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon, France. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1896 in a dominant position overlooking the city. The site it occupies was
View of the basilica from the Vieux Lyon
The main entry to the basilica
The basilica interior
Chapelle de la Vierge topped with statue of Mary -left of the Basilica
Three hares
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The three hares is a circular motif appearing in sacred sites from China, the Middle East and the churches and synagogues of Europe, in particular those of Devon, England. It is used as an architectur
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
…Parc des Hauteurs Three hares – an architectural icon and religious symbol used in the basilica. Credited for architectural work within the monumental edifice is Louis Jean Perrin…
German: Dreihasenfenster, lit. 'Window of Three Hares' in Paderborn Cathedral
"Drei Hasen und der Löffel drei und doch hat jeder seine zwei." (Germany, 1858)
"Drei Hasen und der Ohren drei und doch hat Keiner mehr als Zwei." (Alsace)