Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Attractions & Landmark
The City's Symbol
Place du Colonel Édon
Marseille,
13006
France
+33 4 9113 4080
+33 4 9137 2899
http://www.notredamedelagarde...
Marseille,
13006
France
+33 4 9113 4080
+33 4 9137 2899 http://www.notredamedelagarde...Overview
Topped by a monumental gilded bronze statue of the Virgin and Child-added in 1870-Marseilles' distinctive basilica dominates the city from its highest point of 154m. It was formerly used as a look-out post and important city fortification (François I had a fort built here in 1524). The hill on which it stands-Colline de la Garde-became a popular place of worship and pilgrimage with the building of this Romano-Byzantine-style basilica. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the church was built on the site of the first chapel erected here in 1214. Today's basilica, designed by Espérandieu, formed part of major building work undertaken during the Second Empire and was consecrated in 1864.Must see at Marseilleby Yahoo | 2007-06-11 13:49:24 | 
La Bonne Mereby Yahoo | 2005-10-28 09:53:44 | Basilique Notre- Damme -de- la- Gardeby Yahoo | 2004-11-26 01:01:41 | worth the detourby Yahoo | 2004-11-25 18:19:39 |
Excellent view of the city. Historical and Religious. Very nice feeling. Lot of exercise while climbing the stairs from the street if you go by bus! Limited parking space. Good facilities (gift shop, rest rooms). An absolute must at Marseille.
Notre Dame de la Garde is a must for any trip to Marseille. It provides 360 degree views of the city. A superb view of the Vieux Port, the Mediterannean and the mountains. Essential ! !
Great view of the city from every angle of the Basilique. Very impresive structure inside and outside.
A spectacular view of Marseille, the mountains and the C
