Statue of David, Marble statue at Prado beaches, Marseille, France
The marble statue stands 5 meters tall at the intersection of Avenue du Prado, Georges Pompidou Promenade, and Pierre Mendès France Avenue.
Jules Cantini donated this replica of Michelangelo's masterpiece to the city of Marseille in 1903, but it was moved to its current location in 1949.
The statue represents the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath, holding a sling in his hand as a symbol of courage.
The statue serves as a meeting point for locals and tourists, marking the beginning of the Prado beaches area in the 8th district.
This 12-ton Carrara marble reproduction required extensive craftsmanship to replicate the precise details of the Renaissance original.
Location: Marseille
Inception: 1903
Creator: Jules Cantini
Height: 5.14 m
Made from material: Carrara marble
GPS coordinates: 43.26186,5.37474
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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