Église Saint-Nizier | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
District | 2nd arrondissement of Lyon |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
Leadership | Emmanuel Community |
Patron | Nicetius |
Location | |
Location | Lyon, France |
Geographic coordinates | 45°45′53″N 4°50′01″E / 45.764711°N 4.833598°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Gothic |
Completed | Late 16th century |
Spire(s) | 2 |
Website | |
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The Church of Saint-Nizier (French: Église Saint-Nizier) is a church in the Presqu'île district of Lyon, France, in the 2nd arrondissement, between the Place des Terreaux and the Place des Jacobins. Its name refers to Nicetius of Lyon, a bishop of the city during the 6th century. Begun in the 14th century and only completed in the 19th century, the church contains a variety of architectural styles, ranging from the neo-Gothic spire to the classical Renaissance facade.[1] In 1998, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other historic buildings in Lyon.[1]