Marseilles can be called without a twinge of conscience one of the richest in terms of attractions in France . They are so diverse and interesting that even a week's stay in the city is not enough to examine them all. And what is surprising, the sights of Marseille are not only ancient buildings and examples of landscape design of the Middle Ages. There are also modern attractions that attract tourists from around the world, no less than objects of antiquity. Are you ready to go on a virtual tour of the French city with a rich history? Then go!
A rich legacy of the past
Perhaps the most attractive for fans of antiquity are the cathedrals of Marseilles, and there are many of them. For pilgrims, for example, the abbey of Saint-Victor, built for the first time in the V century, represents a sacred interest. According to historians, three hundred years after the erection of the monastery ceased to exist, since it was destroyed by nomadic Saracens to the last stone. But in a few years it was possible to begin the restoration of the shrine.
No less interesting is the walk to the Cathedral of Marseilles. He is not so many years old, but his "highlight" is a unique architectural style. Built in the XIX century, the cathedral impresses with its grandeur and the abundance of architectural details carved out of stone.
Another example of temple architecture is the cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Garde. If you ask any Frenchman what to see in Marseilles, then, of course, you will be advised to enjoy the views of this most visited attraction, located on a huge hill. That's why Notre Dame de la Gard is visible from almost any point of Marseilles.
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There is in the city and described in the novel A.Dyuma landmark - Castle If. Its erection began in 1524, and already in 1531 a "pesky neighbor" (so dubious prison was called by local residents) was completed. There is only one way to get to the castle of If - in Marseilles there is the Old Port, from which boats go to the fortress. A boat trip takes half an hour and costs 10 euros.
The Old Port mentioned above fully justifies its name. It was built hundreds of years ago. But even today the port regularly performs its functions, being a major maritime center of the entire Mediterranean. If you somehow find yourself in the Old Port at dawn, you will see dozens of boats where fishermen go to sea for another catch.
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Modern Attractions
Today in the city you can see many modern buildings that deserve attention. One of them is the Lonshan Palace in Marseilles, which is, without exaggeration, a real masterpiece of architecture. The construction of the palace was timed to the end of the construction of a river canal, which solved the problem of citizens with a shortage of water.
Another masterpiece of architecture is the "Radiant City". No, this is not an area or a block. This is the name of a residential high-rise building, but only after seeing this building, you will understand why this name is explained.
And lovers of sports will find in Marseille a landmark to their liking. Despite the name "Velodrome", which is worn by the famous Marseilles stadium, only football matches are held here.
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Marseilles are so diverse and multifaceted that you can not help falling in love with this city, which seems to be soaked with greatness, wrapped in a thin spiderweb of mysteries and mysteries of history. Each building, each street makes a new look at the world. It is not in vain Marseille is one of the favorite cities of those who even once visited it.