Hôtel-Dieu de Mâcon, Historical hospital monument in central Mâcon, France.
Description
The Hôtel-Dieu de Mâcon is an eighteenth-century hospital building with an elliptical dome and classical proportions across its main facade. The structure spans multiple levels and contains nine rooms on the ground floor that display various functions of the former medical facility.
History
Construction of this building began in 1761 under architects Jacques-Germain Soufflot and Melchior Munet and was completed in 1770. The designers created a modern hospital following enlightened principles of medical care and architectural design.
Culture
The old apothecary displays woodwork from the Louis XV period and ceramics that show how medical care was practiced in earlier times.
Practical
The building is accessible through organized guided tours that must be arranged in advance. Visitors should allow time to explore the various rooms and architectural features throughout the entire structure.
Did you know?
The names of the prophets Jeremiah, Isaiah, Micah, and David are engraved on the building's dome. This religious inscription reflects a spiritual intention hidden within the architectural design that many visitors overlook.
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