In the southeast of France, at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, is the ancient city of Lyon. Back in the 3rd century BC. e. Gallic tribes founded their settlement here, which was called Lugdunum.
In 43 BC. e. the Romans came here. With their arrival, the settlement expanded, wooden and earthen buildings were replaced by stone ones. New houses, aqueducts, roads and baths are being built. Over time, Lugdunum became the capital of Gaul, which ensured its prosperity. Roman buildings in the city have survived to this day. This is an ancient theater, the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls, large baths and four aqueducts. The Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization houses ancient mosaics.
In 197, the gradual decline of the city began. In the 5th century it became the capital of Gaul. In the Middle Ages, it was often subject to predatory raids. Many wanted to consider the city theirs, including German Empire And Catholic Church. And this did not contribute to prosperity in any way.
The situation changed only in the 15th century. By decree of the king, fairs were allowed to be held in the city from 1420. Italian bankers and merchants immediately began to come here. They built houses in Italian style. There was little space, so the streets were very narrow and winding.
To make it easier to get from one street to another, so-called traboules were built - corridors that pierced through some buildings. This is a unique invention. Traboules were in the form of straight corridors, spiral and ordinary stairs. Now many of them are privately owned and closed to the public, but there are some that you can walk through at certain times.
As in any other ancient city, in Lyon there is Old city. It is located at the foot of the Fourvière hill, at the top of which is the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. It was built in 1872-1896. From here you have a magnificent view of the city. There is another attraction at the top of the hill - a metal tower, which is a copy of the third tier Eiffel Tower. It was built in 1892-1894 and now “serves” as a television antenna.
The old medieval city of Lyon is one of the largest and most complete areas of the Renaissance. In 2011 he was listed World Heritage UNESCO.
Has been preserved since the 12th century Cathedral Saint-Jean. Here is now the residence of the Archbishop of Lyon. There is also an astronomical clock in the cathedral that strikes the time at twelve o'clock in the afternoon.
There is also a medieval hospital, the Hotel-Dieu, in the city. Over its long existence, this complex of buildings was rebuilt many times.
There are many squares in Lyon. Some of them are many years old. Place Bellecour with its chestnut alleys, gardens and the equestrian statue of Louis XIV evokes an indelible impression.
Between the Rhône and Saône rivers is the Presqu'ile peninsula. This is the center of Lyon. Here you will find the City Hall, museums, the Opera, the Celestin Theater, numerous boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Residents of Lyon love holidays. Since the mid-19th century, the Festival of Lights has been held in December. This is the festival of illuminations, when residents place candles on the windows, and thousands of lamps, lights, lanterns and lamps are lit on all the streets. Tourists love to attend this event.
Every summer under open air in the ancient Fourvière theater, built in 15 BC. e., there is a festival of music, theater and cinema called Nuits de Fourvières.
Confluence of the Rhone and Arve rivers in Geneva, Switzerland
The river on the left is the Rhone which flows from Lake Leman, on the right the Arve receives water from the glaciers of Chamonix. The Arve has a deeper muddy layer at the bottom, which is why its waters contrast so strongly with the Rhone.
Confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, British Columbia, Canada
The Fraser River is fed by mountain waters and therefore has more muddy water than that of the Thompson River flowing through the plains.
Confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers in the National Park, Utah, USA
The Green River forms in the Rocky Mountains of Sublette Forest National Park, Wyoming. It winds south into Utah, turns east into Colorado, and finally back south into Utah, where it ends at the confluence with the Colorado River. The colors of the water differ due to the differences in the rocks they wash away.
Confluence of Ohio and Mississippi, USA.
The waters of these rivers do not mix and have a clear boundary at a distance of almost 6 km.
Confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, India
In the area of the city of Devprayag, two rivers merge, feeding their waters from glaciers at the foot of the Himalayas. These two holy rivers later form the Ganges River.
Confluence of Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, Manaus, Brazil
This phenomenon is due to differences in temperature, speed and density of the water of the two rivers. Rio Negro on the right bears sand color water mixing with the almost black waters of Rio Solimões
Merger of Jialing and Yangtse Chongqing, China
The Jialing River, 119 kilometers long, flows into the Yangtze River in Chongqing on the right. The clear water contrasts strongly with the brownish-yellow waters of Yangtse
Confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers in Koblenz, Germany
Confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers, Osijek, Croatia
In geography, the term “confluence” refers to the meeting place of two or more bodies of water. This may be where a tributary flows into a main river, or where two rivers meet to form a river with an entirely different name. This post presents a dozen confluences of rivers and other bodies of water from around the world, selected from photographs that best show the contrast between the two bodies of water.
1. Confluence of the Rhone and Arve rivers in Geneva, Switzerland. The river on the left is the Rhône, which comes out of Lake Leman. The river on the right is the Arve, which is fed by many glaciers in the Chamonix valley and then flows northwest to join the Rhone on the west side of Geneva, where it is more high level the sludge content creates such a contrast. (I_let_my_dog_lick_my on Reddit)
2. The confluence of the Ilz and Inn rivers in Passau, Germany. Ilts is a relatively small mountain stream with blue water, and the Inn is a fairly large river flowing from Salzburg (above). The Inn River has more water flow than the Danube, and yet a stream flows out of the city, which is called in one word - the Danube. This photo was taken from the Oberhaus Fortress above the city of Passau in Lower Bavaria, Germany. The city is also called the "City of Three Rivers". (b k on Flickr)
3. Confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Cairo, Illinois, USA. The Ohio River becomes a tributary of the Mississippi River south of Cairo, Illinois, a small city on a strip of land where the rivers meet (center). The brown, sediment-laden waters flowing northeast from the Ohio River are very different from the green, relatively clear waters of the Mississippi River (flowing northwest to south). The colors of the rivers in this photo are different from the usually green Ohio and brown Mississippi. This suggests that heavy rain in December 2005 in these areas resulted in higher than normal levels of sediment in the rivers. The waters do not mix even 5-6 km downstream. (NASA)
4. The confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers in Chongqing, China. The Jialing River on the right stretches for 119 km. In the city of Chongqing it flows into the Yangtze River. Clear waters Jialing meets the brown waters of the Yangtze. Absorbing the waters of Jialing, the Yangtze becomes even more powerful, continuing its path and passing through the Three Gorges.
5. Confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers near Manaus, Brazil. Rio Negro is a river with dark (almost black) water, and Solimões is a river with sand-colored waters. 6 km of water from two rivers flow side by side. This is one of the most famous attractions in Manaus, Brazil. And all because of the difference in temperature, flow speed and water density in the two rivers. The Rio Negro flows at about 2 km per hour at a temperature of 28°C, and the Solimões flows at 4-6 km per hour at a temperature of 22°C. (Immelman284)
6. Confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA. The Green River is a very long stream in the Rocky Mountains. It winds south into Utah, turning east to flow into Colorado, and then turning south again.
7. Confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada. The Thompson River (clean) ends in Lytton, Canada, where it joins the Fraser River (muddy). (Siacob on Flickr)
8. Confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in Devaprayag, India. Devaprayag is a city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the five confluences of the Alaknanda River and is where the Ganges River is formed. Alaknanda rises at the confluence and foot of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers. The waters of the Bhagirathi River are formed at the foot of the Gangotri glacier.
9. Confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers in Koblenz, Germany. At Koblenz the Moselle River flows into the Rhine. The name Koblenz itself means “Confluence”. (PETER JANSEN @ Panoramio.com)
10. The confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers near the city of Osijek, Croatia. On the right bank of the Drava River, 25 km upstream from the confluence with the Danube lies the town of Osijek. (WWF: Amazon of Europe)
11. The confluence of one of the tributaries into the Uruguay River in the Argentine province of Misiones.
In geography, the term “confluence” refers to the meeting place of two or more bodies of water. This may be where a tributary flows into a main river, or where two rivers meet to form a river with an entirely different name. This post presents a dozen confluences of rivers and other bodies of water from around the world, selected from photographs that best show the contrast between the two bodies of water.
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1. Confluence of the Rhone and Arve rivers in Switzerland. The river on the left is the Rhône, which comes out of Lake Leman. The river on the right is the Arve, which is fed by the many glaciers of the Chamonix valley and then flows northwest to join the Rhône on the west side of Geneva, where its higher silt levels provide such a contrast. (I_let_my_dog_lick_my on Reddit)
2. The confluence of the rivers Ilz and Inn in Passau,. The Ilz is a relatively small mountain stream with blue water, and the Inn is a fairly large river flowing from Salzburg (above). The Inn River has more water flow than the Danube, and yet a stream flows out of the city, which is called in one word - the Danube. This photo was taken from the Oberhaus Fortress above the city of Passau in Lower Bavaria, Germany. The city is also called the "City of Three Rivers". (b k on Flickr)
3. Confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Cairo, Illinois, USA. The Ohio River becomes a tributary of the Mississippi River south of Cairo, Illinois, a small city on a strip of land where the rivers meet (center). The brown, sediment-laden waters flowing northeast from the Ohio River are very different from the green, relatively clear waters of the Mississippi River (flowing northwest to south). The colors of the rivers in this photo are different from the usually green Ohio and brown Mississippi. This suggests that heavy rain in December 2005 in these areas resulted in higher than normal levels of sediment in the rivers. The waters do not mix even 5-6 km downstream. (NASA)
4. The confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers in Chongqing, . The Jialing River on the right stretches for 119 km. In the city of Chongqing it flows into the Yangtze River. The clear waters of Jialing meet the brown waters of the Yangtze. Absorbing the waters of Jialing, the Yangtze becomes even more powerful, continuing its path and passing through the Three Gorges.
5. The confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers near Manaus, . Rio Negro is a river with dark (almost black) water, and Solimões is a river with sand-colored waters. 6 km of water from two rivers flow side by side. This is one of the most famous attractions in Manaus, Brazil. And all because of the difference in temperature, flow speed and water density in the two rivers. The Rio Negro flows at about 2 km per hour at a temperature of 28°C, and the Solimões flows at 4-6 km per hour at a temperature of 22°C. (Immelman284)
6. Confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA. The Green River is a very long stream in the Rocky Mountains. It winds south into Utah, turning east to flow into Colorado, and then turning south again.
7. Confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers in Lytton, British Columbia. The Thompson River (clean) ends in Lytton, Canada, where it joins the Fraser River (muddy). (Siacob on Flickr)
8. Confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devaprayag, . Devaprayag is a city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the five confluences of the Alaknanda River and is where the Ganges River is formed. Alaknanda rises at the confluence and foot of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers. The waters of the Bhagirathi River are formed at the foot of the Gangotri glacier.
9. Confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers in Koblenz, Germany. At Koblenz the Moselle River flows into the Rhine. The name Koblenz itself means “Confluence”. (PETER JANSEN @ Panoramio.com)
10. The confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers near the city of Osijek, . On the right bank of the Drava River, 25 km upstream from the confluence with the Danube lies the town of Osijek. (WWF: Amazon of Europe)
Six miles from Manaus, Brazil, one can witness one of nature's greatest displays of majesty - the confluence of two colorful rivers, the Rio Negro and Solimões. When meeting, multi-colored waters do not mix, but continue their path side by side, while each river remains with its own color
The waters of the Rio Negro are darker, slower and much heavier than the waters of Solimões. Temperature, density, water speed - all this divides these water flows over 6 kilometers before they form the great Amazon 
When you see the process of meeting waters live, at first you don’t believe your eyes. It's like two completely different horizons meeting each other - the sandy beige waters of one river and the black waters of another, meeting each other but not mixing
This phenomenon is also explained by differences in temperature and flow speed. The Rio Negro flows at a speed of 2 kilometers per hour and a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, and the Solimoes at a speed of 4 to 6 kilometers and a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius 
The surrounding nature is also impressive - the Amazon rain forests, the lungs of our planet, which have a direct impact on the Earth's atmosphere. These places are famous for their huge diversity of flora and fauna. It is not surprising that this is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only in Brazil, but throughout South America
Read about the unique National Parks of Brazil in a separate selection with many interesting photos and facts.
