My second summer in Lyon (2004), I had my Thursdays completely free for exploring, while my…read morecounterparts had to be at work. So I started by going to the far points on the metro and wandering by the river. That's how I came across this amazing work.
This fresco is so well done that if you're not looking closely, you think those windows are real. It's not until realize that there's someone on practically every balcony at the same time that it suddenly hits you that this is a painting. And then you realize that some of the faces are familiar.
As an American tourist, some of the faces will be harder than others, but there are plenty of clues. And, I believe there's a "guide" that you can get at the tourist office that explains who everyone is. This is good to see at the beginning of your trip, since it can help you decide who you want to learn more about. It's also good at the end of your trip, since you should recognize more people if you've spent any time in museums or learning the history of the city.
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