Old Charity Center, Cultural complex in Panier district, France
The Vieille Charité Center features a square courtyard surrounded by three levels of galleries, housing multiple cultural institutions in a historic building.
Construction of this shelter for the poor began in 1670 under architect Pierre Puget, following a royal decree mandating care for the city's indigent population.
The center contains the Mediterranean Archaeology Museum and the Museum of African, Oceanian, and Native American Arts, offering extensive permanent collections.
Access to exhibitions is free during opening days and first Sundays, with regular hours from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
The central chapel displays an oval dome constructed with pink and white stone from the Couronne quarry, exemplifying baroque architectural innovation.
Address: 2 Rue de la Charité, 13002 Marseille, France
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 09:00 - 18:00
Phone: 0491145880
Website: https://musees.marseille.fr/centre-de-la-vieille-charite-cvc
GPS coordinates: 43.30015,5.36790
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:01
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