Place des Terraux
This square is located in the heart of the Terreaux. Many traditional cafés and important monuments surround the Place des Terraux. The Hotel de Ville (city hall), one of the most visited government buildings in France, the Palais Saint Pierre and its Fine Arts Museum as well as the National Opera House stand opposite this splendid square. The Terreaux fountain, embodied by magnificent charging horses, represents the two rivers (Rhône and Saône) heading to the ocean. This remarkable work of art was created by the sculptor Bartholdi, who is also known for his Lion de Belfort and the Statue of Liberty.