Marseille Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in La Joliette district, Marseille, France
The cathedral exhibits alternating bands of light and dark stone, creating patterns that reflect Moorish architectural influences near the Mediterranean coast.
Construction started in 1852 under Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte's initiative, with architects Leon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Esperandieu completing the work in 1893.
The cathedral serves as both a religious center and maritime landmark, visible to ships entering the port of Marseille since the 19th century.
Located near public transportation options, the cathedral welcomes visitors daily and maintains regular mass schedules throughout the week.
This religious monument stands as the only cathedral built in 19th century France, incorporating Byzantine, Romanesque, Islamic, and Renaissance revival architectural elements.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Marseille
Inception: 1852
Architects: Léon Vaudoyer, Henri-Jacques Espérandieu
Official opening: December 1, 1893
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture, Islamic architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.29944,5.36472
Latest update: September 4, 2025 18:22
The route connects Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the old port and Calanques National Park with historical buildings. The locations display the maritime history, urban architecture and coastal landscape of Marseille.
This selection presents notable photography locations across Marseille, from the Vallon des Auffes fishing port to the Byzantine architecture of La Major Cathedral. The route includes historic structures like Fort Saint-Jean, natural sites such as Calanque de Morgiou, and architectural landmarks including the Palais Longchamp and Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse.
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
403 m
Cathédrale de la Major
46 m
La Vieille Charité
261 m
Hôtel-Dieu de Marseille
423 m
Villa Méditerranée
334 m
Grotte Cosquer
328 m
Eglise Saint-Laurent
417 m
Maison Diamantée
463 m
Old Charity Center
269 m
Le Panier Marseillais
326 m
Église Notre-Dame-des-Accoules
382 m
Vieille Major
45 m
Musée d’Archéologie Méditerranéenne
315 m
Museum of the Roman Docks
414 m
Musée de l'illusion Marseille
101 m
Hôtel de police de Marseille
85 m
Musée Regards de Provence
226 m
Musée des arts africains, océaniens et amérindiens
325 m
Théâtre antique de Marseille
333 m
Hôtel Daviel
433 m
Tour des Trinitaires
340 m
Théâtre de Lenche
222 m
Bâtiment de l'ancien observatoire de Marseille
278 m
Chapelle des Pénitents noirs
361 m
Préau des Accoules
256 m
Bench
409 m
Scenic viewpoint
458 m
Passage Claude McKay
443 mReviews
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