The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, known as the oldest place of worship in the Lyon area, was probably built on the remains of a 15th century building. Severely damaged by the earthquake of 1980, and even before that of 1694, it was then rebuilt, but the bell tower, which has survived to this day, seems to be an original artifact, which was not only used as a bell tower, but also placed to defend the door of the Church. On the facade of the religious building, considered the Mother Church by the read more
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, known as the oldest place of worship in the Lyon area, was probably built on the remains of a 15th century building. Severely damaged by the earthquake of 1980, and even before that of 1694, it was then rebuilt, but the bell tower, which has survived to this day, seems to be an original artifact, which was not only used as a bell tower, but also placed to defend the door of the Church. On the facade of the religious building, considered the Mother Church by the community of the town, you can see a portal in local stone with baroque workmanship that rests on a large staircase. Inside, however, you can see a structure with three naves, inside which you can admire, in particular, a baptismal font with inlaid marble and a stone sculpture from 1500 depicting Saint Michael the Archangel. read less
