Place Bellecour Lyon France
by Carol Japp
Title
Place Bellecour Lyon France
Artist
Carol Japp
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Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
With a history dating all the way back to the year 1825, a bronze statue of Louis XIV sitting gallantly astride his horse is one of the main focal points of La Place Bellecour. This huge square with it's colorful red gravel and noticeable lack of greenery is situated in the Presqu'ile district in the very heart of Lyon and is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Beyond the square, across the Soane River, Fourviere hill rises high, the monumental Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourviere overlooks the entire city of Lyon and can be seen from miles around. Constructed in the late 19th Century, with influences from both Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles, this landmark building, affectionately known as the 'upside down elephant' is actually comprised of two churches, one built on top of the other. On the far right of the image, bearing a strong resemblance to the Eiffel Tower (although actually, it's 3 years older), the mysterious, steel framed Tour Metallique which currently serves as a television and radio antenna. I hand blended a little texture with my original photograph to compliment the vintage feel of this colourful French city scene.
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March 20th, 2021
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