Basilica of Saint Justus

The Basilica of Saint-Just also known as Saint-Just basilica or the Maccabees Basilica was one of the oldest and most powerful churches in the city of until it was destroyed during the French Wars of Religion.
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  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: basilica located in Rhône, in France
  • Also known as: “Basilique Saint-Just de Lyon”, “Basilique Saint-Just des Macchabées”, and “Site archéologique de Saint-Just Les Minimes”
  • Address: 11

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tombeau de Turpio and Fontaine du Taurobole.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 110 metres west of Basilica of Saint Justus.

Fountain
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is a fountain.

Railway station
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is a railway station, which is situated 200 metres northwest of Basilica of Saint Justus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Georges and 5th arrondissement of Lyon.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Suburb
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The is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of , France.

Suburb
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The is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of .

Basilica of Saint Justus

Latitude
45.75556° or 45° 45′ 20″ north
Longitude
4.81744° or 4° 49′ 3″ east
Open location code
8FQ6QR48+6X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 40557461
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q2887009
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In Other Languages

“Basilica of Saint Justus” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Relais Poste and Place de l’Abbé Larue.

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