Monument de la République
Dominating Place Carnot in Lyon, the Monument de la République is a powerful symbol of French civic pride and national identity. Erected in 1891 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, the monument was designed by sculptor Émile Peynot and architect Charles-Auguste Questel. At its center stands a majestic bronze figure of Marianne, the personification of the Republic, holding aloft the torch of liberty. Surrounding her are allegorical sculptures representing labor, justice, and education, reflecting the values that shaped modern France. The monument’s imposing presence and detailed artistry make it a focal point of the square, where public gatherings and celebrations often take place. Over time, it has become not only a reminder of revolutionary ideals but also a living part of Lyon’s urban landscape, embodying the city’s enduring commitment to democracy and collective memory.
Lyon GermanyThe Monument de la République is located at Place Carnot in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement, a prominent square near the Perrache district. Erected in 1889 by architect A. Blavette and sculptor E. Peynot, this monument originally stood in the center of the square and has been a significant historical and political symbol for the city. Nearby, visitors can explore lively urban areas with shops, cafés, and markets, as well as cultural landmarks like the nearby Musée des Confluences, the Rhône and Saône riverbanks, and the industrial heritage sites that characterize the Perrache neighborhood, making the location a blend of history, commerce, and leisure.
Musée des Confluences
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Lyon
Lugdunum – Musée & Théâtres Romains
Lyon
Musée Lumière
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Musée Cinéma & Miniature
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Musée d’Art Contemporain
Lyon
Musée de l’Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique
Lyon
Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
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Musée d’Histoire de Lyon
Lyon
Musée des Arts de la Marionnette
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Musée d’Art Religieux de Fourvière
Lyon
Maison des Canuts
Lyon
Musée Henri Malartre
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Musée Jean Couty
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Musée Urbain Tony Garnier
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Association Soierie Vivante
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Musée Soieries Brochier
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Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine et de la Pharmacie
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Musée des Moulages
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Théâtre des Célestins
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Théâtre des Marronniers
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Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
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Théâtre Guignol de la Croix-Rousse
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Lugdunum Roman Theatre
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Théâtre Tête d’Or
Lyon
Improvidence Café-Théâtre
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Galerie Ceysson & Bénétière
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Galerie Valérie Eymeric
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Galerie Racont’Arts
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Galerie Carré d’artistes
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Galerie Le Réverbère
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Galerie MASUREL
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Galerie Vrais Rêves
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Palais archiépiscopal de Lyon
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Château de La Motte
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Fort de Loyasse
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Fort de Vaise
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Basilique Saint-Martin d’Ainay
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Église Saint-Nizier
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Église Saint-Bonaventure
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Église Saint-Polycarpe
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Église Saint-Just
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Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial
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War Memorial on Île du Souvenir
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Fontaine Bartholdi
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Le Veilleur de Pierre
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Statue de l’Allégorie de la Ville de Lyon
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Mémorial de la Shoah
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Parc de la Tête d'Or
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Jardin Botanique
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Parc des Hauteurs
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Jardin Rosa Mir
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Parc Sergent Blandan
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Roseraie Internationale
Lyon
Zoo de Lyon
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Aquarium de Lyon
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Tour Part-Dieu
Lyon
Tour Métallique de Fourvière
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