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Cathedrale de la Major

Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu | 1896 | Visitor Information

Place de la major, Marseille 13002, France

Sainte-Marie-Majeure, commonly known as The Major, is one of the main visit of Marseilles as this cathedral is unique. First because it is the only cathedral built in France in the nineteenth century, with impressive dimensions capable of welcoming up to 3000 people. But above all, with its remarkable Byzantine style, it is like no other one and can even confuse the visitor accustomed to a more academic style. It is the symbol of Marseilles "Gateway to the East" at a time when, as first port of France, it was trading with the whole world, and particularly with its colonies. Marseille had to show its power and the pediment of this minor basilica is richly decorated. The interior is equally full of mosaics, Byzantine arches, huge statues, in a completely assumed style. For a long time isolated, The Major has now been rejoined by the MUCEM and the Villa Mediterrannée, new "cultural" doors upon the East.

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