The Basilica of Our Lady of the Guardian (Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde) is located on the hill of the Guardian with a height of 149 meters. Initially, a watchtower towered here, then a small church was built. In the 19th century, under the leadership of the young architect Henri-Jacques Esperandieu, a major restoration of the Basilica was carried out. Address: Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire. Free admission.
Pay attention to an interesting feature of the temple - tablets with thanks that the sailors brought as a gift to the Virgin Mary. Most of these tablets date back to the 19th century, the earlier ones disappeared during the Revolution. Another interesting detail is that garlands of models of ships and aircraft are suspended from the vaults of the church.
And from the foot of the Basilica offers a stunning panoramic view of Marseille!
Pay attention to an interesting feature of the temple - tablets with thanks that the sailors brought as a gift to the Virgin Mary. Most of these tablets date back to the 19th century, the earlier ones disappeared during the Revolution. Another interesting detail is that garlands of models of ships and aircraft are suspended from the vaults of the church.
And from the foot of the Basilica offers a stunning panoramic view of Marseille!
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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