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Amazingly beautiful sunsets Address: Highest point in townOther Contact: If the weather is warm, bring al
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This landmark church crowns a limestone rock overlooking the southern side of the Vieux-Port, and the whole city of Marseille, for that matter. The Basilica was built in the years 1853 ý 1864 followings the norms of the Romanesque-Byzantine style that was really popular in the 19th century. Its belfry, measuring some 46 meters high, is topped by a 15-meter gilded statue of the Virgin, to whom the edifice is consecrated. Another points worth to note are the lavishly decorated interior (this from Byzantine style, too, I guess), as well as marble and mosaic facings.
Visitors come here not so much for the church as for the view--best seen at sunset--from its terrace. Spread out before you are the city, the islands, and the sea. Admission, like to many other religious monuments throughout France, is free of charge for all. Leave a Comment
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 Notre Dame de la Garde by BeChar
The interior of the basilica is full of colours with Marble and mosaic.
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 by albert34
Stunning panoramic view around.
The interior of the basilica is decorated of coloured mosaics and there is a collection of exvoto on a wall.In case of having a messe you will have to wait in order to take some pictures. Leave a Comment
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You can see this monument from all over, on its hilltop location. Walk up fro the Vieux Port (don't take a tour bus or one of the silly little toy trains) to appreciate the different parts of the city on the way.
Watch out for the Jardin P Puget with its waterfalls and monument to P Braille.
Further on, notice the Sherman tank, commemorating the Resistance uprising in 1944.
Panoramic views of the whole city from the top.
Church itself still bears scars of 1944 - bullet + shrapnel holes Address: just east of Vieux PortDirections: Follow the signs...
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 The impressive tower with
its golden statue by tojoh,
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It replaced a 13th century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The construction of the basilica started in 1853 and the work lasted for 11 years.
My sister and I decided to see the church and admire the view from the Signal hill. It was fascinating to climb up the steep streets leading up to this magnificent monument. Reaching the summit we were amazed by the wonderful church and the stunning view over the city and its surroundings.
If you can, make the trip to Notre Dame de la Garde into your own little pilgrimage. Reaching the top is nothing less than a religious experience.
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This church is located on a hill in the city and the climb from the old port to the church can be a bit strenuous and takes at least ½ - ¾ hour. You can also opt to go there by car. Plenty of free parking space is available in the area around the church.
The Notre Dame de la Garde is a basilica with a crypt underneath and was built in roman-byzantin style between 1853 – 1870. On top of the tower stands a nearly 10 metres high gold foil statue of the Holy Virgin. Many people come here to ask the Holy Virgin for protection, which can be clearly seen everywhere inside. Leave a Comment
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