Mosquée de l'arsenal des galères

The structure stands at 584 Avenue du Prado, featuring architectural elements that combine Islamic and Moorish design influences within a garden setting.

Originally constructed after 1725 for Ottoman galley slaves, the building underwent multiple transformations before being registered as a historic monument in 1965.

The site represents a connection to Marseille's maritime past, when Turkish prisoners worked in the naval arsenal and required spaces for religious practices.

The monument remains in deteriorated condition, surrounded by security barriers, and visitors can access documentation about its protection at the Médiathèque du Patrimoine.

Recent research indicates this structure might actually be a private chapel built in 1927 using materials from an existing villa, contrary to traditional beliefs.

Location: 8th arrondissement of Marseille

GPS coordinates: 43.26414,5.37645

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51