Église Saint-Pothin de Lyon — Attraction in Lyon

The first impression I got approaching this church that it looks like a Greek Temple with Dorico portico façade. Inside what strikes me was the dome with frescoes of the Virgin and the twelve apostles. Of all the stained-glass windows (there's quite a few inside; Saint Irenaeus, Saint Polycarp, Saint Blandina & Saint Pothinus - founders of the Church of Lyon) is the one of Saint Genevieve, founder of the Church of France, impressive! The apse is modestly decorated with a giant crucifix and the organ. This is a stunning example of Neoclassical style architecture. Easily accessible on the left bank of the Rhône River in the sixth arrondissement at Place Edgar Quinet....

While cycling I heard an organ music and dropped in. An organist was practicing. Powerful sound and solemn music. Better experience than at...

"Achevée en 1843 par l'architecte lyonnais Christophe Crepet, l'église est de style néoclassique avec des allures de temple grec, péristyle à colonnes surmonté d’un fronton en façade et a été inaugurée pour la fête de Noël en 1843. L'église Saint Pothin abrite les fresques du peintre Etienne Couvert (1856-1933) et un vitrail de Louis Bégule. Son orgue, réinstallé fin 2004 après reconstruction complète, date de 1846 et est doté de 3000...