Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde

The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is a symbol of Marseille, built on a hill 150 meters high, where it overlooks the city of Marseille, the port of Marseille and the Mediterranean.

Looking far away at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Garde, the gray-white marble building, the gorgeous new Byzantine church, will definitely attract you there. Inside the church, the red-white marble and the magnificent frescoes look extraordinarily gorgeous.

From all angles of Marseille, the golden addition of the Virgin and Son at the top of the temple can be clearly seen. This image of the Virgin and Son, which is also the protection of sailors, fishermen and all Marseilles people, is also visible. Recommended reason: Under the Temple of the Virgin Mary, there is a viewing platform, which overlooks the entire Marseille and Marseille port, and visits the sea. You can also see the prototype of the prison in Count of Monte Cristo: Fort Eve. The viewing platform is especially suitable for watching the sunset. The sunset is late in the summer, you can come early, first enjoy the interior of the temple, otherwise you can't enter the door at 6 o'clock.

The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is a symbol of Marseille, built on a hill 150 meters high, from which you can overlook the city of Marseille and the Mediterranean. From the old port of Marseille you can see the Cathedral of the Virgin of the Garde, which stands on the high ground, while from the church you can overlook the panoramic view of Marseille and the island of Ives. The exterior and interior of the church are very spectacular and beautiful. There is a gold-plated statue of the Virgin Mary of up to9.7 meters above the main building of the cathedral. It is said that this glittering statue can be seen almost at any angle in Marseille. The cathedral is an attraction that cannot be ignored in Marseille.

The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is almost a symbol of Marseille. It is famous for the Golden Elephant of the Virgin Mary. It is seen in almost every corner of Marseille. It has visited so many churches. He is not big but it is quite characteristic. He does not have the gloomy and solemn blue color of the English church. More brick red is embellished to make the church more human atmosphere, less the sense of oppression of God's highness, the interior color is fresh and bright, the statue of the Virgin is gentle and solemn in the standing.

By the third day in France, we were catching the worst heatwave in Europe in 500 years, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees a day. At this time, the tourist bus we took had a fault, and the air conditioner was no longer air-conditioned. This made the bus that was closed without opening the window into a stuffy tanker. Tourists protested and asked the tour guide to change the car, but it could not be solved in the remote Provence mountains. The tour guide comforted everyone and went to Marseille to repair the car. On the evening of June 29, I finally arrived in Marseille, France's second largest city. Stay at a holiday hotel in good condition. This is an apartment hotel with induction cookers and various cookers, as well as a small boiler similar to a water heater. The next day, the driver went to repair the car, and the tour guide took everyone to Marseille, which has no itinerary in advance. Marseille is a 2,500-year-old ancient city, the second largest city and largest seaport in France, just like our coastal city. The city is surrounded by limestone hills on three sides, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Marseille is southeast of the Mediterranean, with wide water depth and port, no rapids and dangerous beaches, and 10,000-ton wheels can be unimpeded. In the west, there is the Rhone River and the flat valley with Nordic connections, and the geographical location is unique. The French national anthem Marseille was born here. There is a gold-plated statue of the Virgin Mary above the main building. It is said that the glittering statue can be seen from almost any angle in Marseille, and the cathedral has become the symbol of Marseille. Entering from the church gate, first is the monks' dormitories, which contain about 30 monks. These monks practiced here for life, starting their first prayers at 2 a.m. every day, and returning to the dorms for evening prayers in the afternoon. Walk down the eastern ladder into the church, where there are many model ships praying for peace, and there are still traces of the Second World War, the German and coalition firefights on the walls.