Cathedrale de la Major
Cathedrale de la Major
Cathedrale de la Major
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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WanderingOttersons
Denver, CO1,047 contributions
Nov 2022
If you take any boat trip out of the harbor or end up at Fort St Jean, it is impossible to miss this imposing building. Without the advantage of being at the top of a high hill like the Basilica, it may be missed if you are not in the right area of town but once you are close it cannot be missed. Wonderfully designed on the outside with “stripes” of alternating colors of stone it sits between the main harbor for smaller boats and the south end of the commercial port. You can get an especially great view from a boat (say a ferry to one of the islands or from a catamaran on a day trip?). Inside is the same striped theme but with different colors of stone than on the outside. The alcoves and architectural design plus the stone colors and the gold trim and frescos just make this a very unique and bright church inside when compared to so many in other areas of the continent. Beautiful and an absolute must-stop.
Written January 23, 2023
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jordanellie41
Bolton, UK977 contributions
Oct 2022
This is one of the largest cathedrals I've ever been to see and it's a must visit. It looks awesome from the outside with it's beautiful entrance and multiple domes to the rear. However, once inside it seems even bigger. It's sublime sandstone and terracota brickwork is to behold, it's elegant arches and pillars along with little passageways around the back of the altar. Not to be missed!
Written November 8, 2022
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Molly W
17 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Pretty and has a nice view of the sea. There is some cool art inside - including a very large nativity scene model and a scale model of the building - that you may enjoy even if you’re not religious. Other than that - just a church, but pretty majestic!
Written July 3, 2022
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,397 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Although the main entrance is encased in scaffolding and to enter you must walk through a temporary wood ‘tunnel,’ I don’t think this took away from the sheer grandeur of this cathedral. The interior is massive. It’s red and white striped stone walls are quite unique. Be sure to look down at the impressive inlaid tile work on the floor. There is a small free-standing organ that is unlike any of the typical massive organs seen in most churches. Admission is free and it’s close proximity to the port, fort and museums make this a must-see when in Marseille.
Written February 3, 2020
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luv2ride
Maryland612 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Very large and impressive cathedral adjacent to the Old Port of Marseille and not far from the MuCEM. There are so many impressive cathedrals in France this is a 3.5 ...not quite a 4. More than average but...
This does not appear to receive a lot of visitors - there was only 1 other couple there while we were inside. The outside was undergoing a bit of renovation.
Interesting sculptures on front entrance, will upload photos.
This does not appear to receive a lot of visitors - there was only 1 other couple there while we were inside. The outside was undergoing a bit of renovation.
Interesting sculptures on front entrance, will upload photos.
Written May 17, 2020
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR3,496 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
My wife and I went by Cathedrale de la Major during our afternoon in Marseille this pastMarch. It is an impressive structure which is a national monument in France. It has a Byzantine style and and has unique domed towers. It has unusual green and white horizontal striped stone facade on the exterior of the building. The Major is an impressive and striking edifice the is prominent along the waterfront of Marseille.
Written February 13, 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia42,559 contributions
Jul 2019
This an impressive building. 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. It is in a central location and many other sights are nearby. It is worth visiting.
Written June 29, 2020
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GuppeC
Hulshout, Belgium602 contributions
Aug 2022
The most suprising view was the first one, driving by car out of the tunnel in the direction of Quai de la Tourette and you get to see the cathedrale... in your face.
It is impressive from size, well maintained and worth a visit. It is a landmark in Marseille no doubt, must be an impressive view from the se as well I can imagine. Take your time to visit it, you won't be alone, but you probably will not regret it either. Ans once done here, there is much more to see in the vicinity.
It is impressive from size, well maintained and worth a visit. It is a landmark in Marseille no doubt, must be an impressive view from the se as well I can imagine. Take your time to visit it, you won't be alone, but you probably will not regret it either. Ans once done here, there is much more to see in the vicinity.
Written October 19, 2022
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rumpelcrepeskin
5 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Sadly the building was under renovation so it entry facade couldn't be fotoed. Sad, sad sad. But the abundance of shoppin g venues and warehousing around its bas fits in with the layout of Milan, Barcelona and Frankfurt's Cathedral environs.
Written January 11, 2020
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Antony P
Stockholm, Sweden485 contributions
Sep 2020
another one big church, one from the bes sights in Marseille. Even i was visit a day with rain some pictures here was must. Some repairs outside the church make it more difficult. Try to visit early the morning without many people.
Written September 22, 2020
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AndreaFoggia_Italia
Foggia, Italia9 contributions
La cattedrale De La Major di marsiglia sarà aperta al pubblico martedi giorno 23 ottobre .
Romano R
San Giorgio, Italy113 contributions
non saprei
Philomena
Buffalo, NY29 contributions
We are going on a family vacation- royal caribbean cruise line - in July and we are stopping in Marseille. Were there many things to do within walking distance from the port? Other than this church, what are other sites to visit that are close to the port? Thanks
Lawrence
Denton, TX111 contributions
See map Marseille. Go to the cruise ship port (not the old port) and look at street view. You can walk to Cathédrale La Major and Panier area. You can continue to walk to Fort St Jean and Église Saint-Laurent church (foot bridge across highway from Fort St. Jean). There you can take bus 60 to Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. Which I would do first because the view of the city is stunning and the church is beautiful inside. Bus 60 winds around the old port and up the hill to the church and stops at the church. Then you take bus 60 from the church back to Fort St. Jean. Sit on the right side going up and the left side going down. You can do it!
Cathedrale de la Major, Marseille
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