Notre Dame de Fourviere is located on top of Fourvier Hill and can be seen impressively from many points of the city. Constructed with private funds in the late 19th century, the church has ornate interiors that contrast with its exterior design, and has an adjacent cemetery. It dates back to the ancient centuries, where a number of well-known personalities from the city's history are buried; Today, the church has become a symbol of the city of Lyon, receiving nearly 2 million visitors annually.