|
Ainay Depuis La Voûte (crop)
Ainay is an area within the Presqu'ile (Lyon), Presqu'ile district in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, to the south of Place Bellecour and the north of Perrache (quarter), Perrache. It is best known for its Romanesque church, the Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay. A high-class area, bourgeoise, in the city centre, its buildings mainly date to the Bourbon Restoration in France, Bourbon Restoration era. It now houses the 2nd arrondissement's town-hall, as well as many shops along its pedestrianised main street, Rue Victor-Hugo, Lyon, Rue Victor-Hugo. It is served by the Metro station Ampère - Victor Hugo. Several hypotheses have been raised as to its name, which may be linked to ''Athanase'' (Athanasius) or, more doubtfully, to ''Athena''. History The present basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay was previously the monastic church of Ainay Abbey. A rampart was built between 1313 and 1324 to protect the abbey's lands at the request of abbot Jean II de la Palu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbaye Ainay Lyon
An abbey is a type of monastery used by members of a religious order under the governance of an abbot or abbess. Abbeys provide a complex of buildings and land for religious activities, work, and housing of Christian monks and nuns. The concept of the abbey has developed over many centuries from the early monastic ways of religious men and women where they would live isolated from the lay community about them. Religious life in an abbey may be monastic. An abbey may be the home of an enclosed religious order or may be open to visitors. The layout of the church and associated buildings of an abbey often follows a set plan determined by the founding religious order. Abbeys are often self-sufficient while using any abundance of produce or skill to provide care to the poor and needy, refuge to the persecuted, or education to the young. Some abbeys offer accommodation to people who are seeking spiritual retreat. There are many famous abbeys across the Mediterranean Basin and Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
