A place travelers can visit Notre Dame de la Garde

Reviews: Notre Dame de la Garde

General description: Notre Dame de la Garde

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The Notre Dame de la Garde is Marseille's basillica known to the locals as the La Bonne Mère - "The good mother". She is situated on the highest point in the city and thus has become the symbol of Marseille.
 
The symbol of Marseille
The Catholic church is built in Neo-Byzantine style. At night it is lit up and can be seen from all over the city and bay. It has served as a sacred place of pilgrimage as well as a fortress and lighthouse. It was constructed from green limestone imported from the Florence region, however it turned out this stone is sensitive to atmospheric corrosion and so extensive restoration had to be carried out. No more of an architectural gem than La Major, though the view from the hill which is 162 m high makes up for it in a kitschy way. Nevertheless, the ex-voto plaques inside the cathedral are worthseeing. 
 
Opening hours and Admission
The church is open daily from 7am - 7pm.
Admission is free
 
Address
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
Rue Fort du Sanctuaire
13281 MARSEILLE
+33 (0)4 91 13 40 80
Official website: http://www.notredamedelagarde.com/
English information: http://www.marseille-provence.info/marseille-marseilles/what-to-see-tourist-attractions/74-notre-dame-de-la-garde.html

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• A cathedral in a tremendous location with a great view.
  

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