Monument commémoratif au roi Alexandre Ier de Yougoslavie et à Louis Barthou
Monument commémoratif au roi Alexandre Ier de Yougoslavie et à Louis Barthou, War memorial in Marseille, France
The monument features a monumental shield supported by two columns adorned with bas-reliefs and feminine figures representing France and Yugoslavia.
Built between 1938 and 1941, this memorial commemorates the assassination of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia and Louis Barthou in October 1934.
Four female statues stand at the forefront of the memorial, holding portraits of both victims while expressing the bond between France and Yugoslavia.
Located at the intersection of Rue de Rome and Boulevard Paul Peytral, the memorial stands near the Prefecture Hotel in the 6th district.
The word 'Pax' inscribed on the shield accompanies the coats of arms of both nations, symbolizing the diplomatic relations between the countries.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Marseille
Address: jardin de la Préfecture
GPS coordinates: 43.29060,5.38083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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