Architecture (Marseille)

Chateau d'If

The Frioul archipelago in the Gulf of Marseilles includes several islands of various sizes, which in ancient times were used as a habitat for a dubious public. By order of King Francis I, in 1524-1531...

B.O..

• 9 years ago

City view lovers

Basilica of Our Lady of the Guardian

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...

Polina_Sumy

• 10 years ago

For lovers of historical places

old almshouse

The old almshouse (Vieille Charite) is located in the heart of the Panier quarter (Le Panier). The almshouse was built in the 17th century in order, according to the royal decree and the decision of the...

Polina_Sumy

• 10 years ago

The oldest district of Marseille

Panier quarter

The name of the quarter, according to one version, comes from a sign with a picture of a basket on one of the inns (translated from French "panier" means basket). According to another version, the quarter...

Polina_Sumy

• 10 years ago

For lovers of historical places

Triumphal Arch

This triumphal arch was designed by the French architect Pinchot Michel-Robert. The author was inspired to develop the project by the arches of the Roman Empire, the style of which Penchot adopted. The...

Polina_Sumy

• 10 years ago