Cathedrale La Major

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Review:

Conveniently located close to the tourist hot-spots of the Old Port, the catholic cathedral of Saint Marie-Majeure is a prominent Marseille landmark. Of great interest to history and architecture enthusiasts, this massive cathedral was built on a grand scale and boasts dimensions to almost rival St. Peter’s in Rome. The stunning building is unique in that it merges two separate church buildings into one. The old church was built as far back as 4th century in the Romanesque style while the new cathedral was built in the Byzantine style in the 19th century. There is no doubt that it was intended to impress and proclaim the power of the city. The cathedral is included in just about all tours of the city.

Cathedrale La Major, Place de la Major, 13002 Marseille, France, Phone: +33-491-90-52-87

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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