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Marseille Cathedral ( French: Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille or Cathédrale de la Major) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France, located in Marseille. It has been a basilica minor since 1896. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Marseille (formerly the Diocese of Marseille until its elevation in 1948).
The construction of the cathedral was therefore just as innovative as that of a railway station, for example. At the dawn of the 19th century, Marseille shines. The city experienced very strong economic and demographic growth, and to cope with the explosion in trade, Marseille was adorned with industrial buildings and infractrustures.
The Cathedral of La Major is actually made up of two churches that have been somehow superimposed: the old and the new Major. It is built on an esplanade at the entrance to the port and close to the base of the original Marseille where religious buildings have been built since the 4th century. The old Major is the oldest church in Marseille.
- 10 Place de la Major, 13002 Marseille
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Stone. Notre-Dame de la Garde ( French pronunciation: [nɔtʁ (ə) dam də la ɡaʁd]; lit.: Our Lady of the Guard), known to local citizens as la Bonne Mère (French for 'the Good Mother'), is a Catholic basilica in Marseille, Southern France, the city's best-known symbol. The site of a popular Assumption Day pilgrimage, it is the most visited ...
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Feb 4, 2024 · Marseille Cathedral is not merely a building; it is a living testament to the enduring human quest for meaning, connection, and transcendence. As we bid farewell to its hallowed halls, may we carry with us the echoes of its majesty, inspiring us to seek beauty, truth, and grace in our own lives. Explore the rich history and architectural ...
Cathedrale de la Major dates to around the 12th century, however the present structure was built in the 19th century. It is built in a beautiful Byzantine architectural style. It is a very large church and can be seen from long distances. When we saw it the facade was partly covered for renovations.
The cathedral of the Major stands on an esplanade between the Old Port and the "new" trade port, near the Joliette district and the Fort Saint-Jean. Its architecture and its interior decoration, in marble and porphyry, give it a particular aspect for a religious building. The people of Marseilles call it the "pajamas".
