Lyon has a network of tunnels between buildings that were used when silk was a big commodity. In order to carry the long spools of silk, tunnels were cut through the city. These secret tunnels were also used during WWII, where allied forces and others trying to escape the Nazi troops would hide. We spent some time searching for these tunnels called Traboules in the old part of Lyon. Check out more of our pics on www.kozbath.shutterfly.com to see more of these pictures.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Lyon with our friends Diana and Kevin
Lyon has a network of tunnels between buildings that were used when silk was a big commodity. In order to carry the long spools of silk, tunnels were cut through the city. These secret tunnels were also used during WWII, where allied forces and others trying to escape the Nazi troops would hide. We spent some time searching for these tunnels called Traboules in the old part of Lyon. Check out more of our pics on www.kozbath.shutterfly.com to see more of these pictures.
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