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Marseille is a delightful port city in southern France, known as a major economic and immigration center since the sixth century B.C. The city, which was known as Massalia in ancient Greek and Roman times, is the largest city on France's Mediterranean coastline today, named as the European Capital of Culture in 2013. It is home to a plethora of museums and cultural attractions, including Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée, dedicated to the history of Mediterranean civilization, and the Musée des Docks Romains, which preserves in situ Roman archaeological remains. Modern art is on display at the Musée Cantini, including works by internationally renowned artist Picasso. Stunning architectural landmarks range from the Romanesque-Byzantine Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde to the Cité Radius complex, designed by Le Corbusier. Map
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