21 October 2008

traboules

Traboules are narrow passageways between and through buildings in Lyon. It is thought by archeologists that the first traboules were constructed in Lugdunum (the Roman capital of Gaul, now Lyon) in the 4th century. This traboule is in vieux Lyon, at the base of the hill that leads up to the remnants of Lugdunum.
Traboule from rue Saint-Jean to rue de Bouef. Circular stairs are prevalent in Lyon. These stairs and central column are of limestone, another ubiquitous building material.

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