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Church of Our Lady
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48 reviews
5.4
Based on 587 reviews
Dijon Old Town | 58.1 km from downtown
Phone +33345342761
Address: 2 Place Notre Dame, 21000 Dijon, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Dijon
13th-century Burgundy Gothic masterpiece
34% positive reviews
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Located in the heart of the Dijon Sanctuary in the Burgundy region of France, near the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and facing Rue de la Miset, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Dijon is a masterpiece of 13th-century Gothic architecture. Its nearly 18-meter-high nave and the skillful use of flying buttresses allow the cathedral to exude a solemn religious atmosphere despite its limited size, while maintaining a solid and balanced architectural structure. The modest cathedral houses a statue of the Black Madonna and is adorned with two of Dijon's symbols: the Jacquemart bell and the owl. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Dijon was designated a French historical monument in 1840. For most of the people of Dijon, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Dijon is the most relatable church building, serving as a primary source of spiritual comfort for the city for centuries. Many major French cities, including Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, have cathedrals, likely for hidden historical and cultural reasons.
Notre Dame de Dijon is the largest church here. It has a history of more than 600 years and is definitely the center of the church here. The Notre Dame is very large and its decoration is simple and elegant. It contains the tombs of many French celebrities. It is definitely one of the most worthwhile churches to visit.
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Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne
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57 reviews
4.9
Based on 357 reviews
Dijon Old Town | 58 km from downtown
Phone +33380745209
Address: 1 Rue Rameau, 21000 Dijon, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Expanded by dukes' generations
Explore French art history's sanctuary
52% positive reviews
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The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, located in Dijon, Burgundy, France, now houses the city hall and the Museum of Fine Arts. The main structure dates back to the Gothic period of the 14th and 15th centuries, with the remaining buildings rebuilt in the Classical style in the 17th and 18th centuries. The core area includes the Courtyard of Bar, the Philippe-le-Pont Tower, and the Duke's Kitchen. Construction began during the reign of the Dukes of Burgundy. Between 1450 and 1455, the architect Jean Poncelet oversaw the expansion of the main building and tower. Construction of the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy began in 1681 on the original site, and after 1685, Mansart, architect of the Palace of Versailles, designed the Place Royale. The museum in the east wing of the palace houses Flemish art and the tombs of successive dukes, while the west wing now serves as the city administration center. The museum, built on the site of the Sainte-Chapelle, houses animal sculptures by François Poncelet.
The first permanent collection of the Dijon Museum of Fine Arts comes from the Dijon School of Painting. In 1775, the school established its own "Rome Scholarship". Every year, the school selects a student from the painting class and a student from the sculpture class to study in the Eternal City, Rome. In return, the students must provide the school with a copy of a painting or sculpture by a master before the end of four years of study. For this purpose, the east wing of the Ducal Palace was added in the 1780s to house these works from Italy and other places.
In this neoclassical exhibition hall, the "Statue Hall", there are copies such as "Borghese Gladiators", "Apollo of Belvedere", and "Venus of Medici".
Looking up, it is the ceiling painting of Pierre Paul Prud’hon, a scholar of the "Rome Scholarship" in 1784. At that time, the Burgundy Parliament was ambitious to copy the "Triumph of Divine Providence" in the Barberini Palace in Rome. Although Prudong was not impressed by the author of the painting, Pietro da Cortona, he had no choice but to paint the painting according to the original, replacing the emblem of Pope Urban VIII with the emblem and allegory of Prince Conde, the ruler of Burgundy at the time.
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The Owl of Dijon
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20 reviews
4.4
Based on 2,491 reviews
Dijon Old Town | 58.1 km from downtown
Address: 11 Rue de la Chouette, 21000 Dijon, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Must-Visit: Dijon's Landmark Little Owl Statue
Pet the owl with your left hand for good luck
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The Little Owl of Dijon is a famous sculpture on the north side of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Dijon, France. It has become the mascot of Dijon. Legend has it that if you touch it with your left hand and put your right hand on your left chest to make a wish, your wish will come true. The statue has been rubbed by many tourists and has become blurred. In addition, there are road signs with eagle patterns on the ground of Dijon Street. It runs through many streets in the old city of Dijon and is a special travel route marked by owls. Visitors can walk along the brass owl signs on the ground and visit 22 classic attractions in Dijon on foot.
The owl can be regarded as the mascot of Burgundy. On the outer wall of Notre Dame de Dijon, there is a carving of an owl. It has been rubbed bare by tourists, so it is a good place to take photos and check in.
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Liberation Square
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36 reviews
4.2
Based on 1,314 reviews
Dijon Old Town | 58 km from downtown
Phone +33380745151
Address: Pl. de la Libération, 21000 Dijon, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
International summer food festival feast
Louis XIV statue in center
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The center of Dijon is the old town, and the center of the old town is the Duke of Burgundy's palace. The square in front of the palace is now called Liberty Square. There are some restaurants on the square, and it is very comfortable to sit down and have a cup of coffee or a meal.
This is the largest square in Dijon. It is surrounded by various ancient buildings, cafes and restaurants. Tourists are very concentrated. The square is not overly decorated and looks quite empty.
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