Marseille Cathedral (Cathédrale La Major)
Marseille, France
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- Architects
- Léon Vaudoyer, Henri-Jacques Espérandieu, Henri Révoil
- Type
- Catholic cathedral in Marseille, France
Visitor information
- Address: Pl. de la Major, 13002 Marseille, France
- Official website: https://diocese-marseille.fr/paroisse/sanctuaire-sainte-marie-majeure-cathedrale-la-major/
People also ask
What is the oldest cathedral in Marseille?
The old Major is the oldest church in Marseille. It was built in the 4th century before being rebuilt in the 11th and 12th centuries after the Saracens' attacks. It is a cathedral of Romanesque architecture built with pink stones from the quarries of La Couronne.
Is Marseille cathedral free?
Price: entrance to the basilica is free. Hours: daily from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Location: Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, Marseille.
What is the famous building in Marseille?
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the 'Cité Radieuse' (radiant city) designed by Le Corbusier is an unmissable visit to be had with the Metropolitan Office of Tourism and Conventions. This 'unité d'habitation' (housing block unit) is indeed full of surprises.