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Musée des Beaux Arts: Housed in the former Abbey of the Ladies of St-Pierre, the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon is rated among most famous museums in France. Popularly regarded as 'Little Louvre, ' the museum displays art and artifacts from Ancient Greek and Egypt, to the Middle Ages to the present day. Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon is known for its fine collection of European painting from the 14th century to the second half of the 20th century, with works from world-renowned artists such as Tintoretto, Rubens, Manet, Monet, and Picasso.
Musée des Tissus: Situated in a beautiful 17th century mansion, Musée des Tissus or the Textiles Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lyon. The museum displays an astonishing collection of over 1, 000 textile samples from both Eastern and Western civilizations throughout the ages.
Other major tourist attractions in Lyon include the Place de la Comédie, Roman Ruins, Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization, Puppet Museum, Maison des Canuts (Silk-Weavers' House), and the 17th century City Hall.
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