Marseille Cathedral

Marseille Cathedral

Marseille Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and a French historical monument located in Marseille. In 1896, the church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica, becoming the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Marseille, and has since been one of the most important religious sites in the area.

Marseille Cathedral was constructed in the mid-19th century under the direction of architect Léon Vaudoyer, roughly between 1852 and 1896. In fact, this site has been home to Marseille’s cathedral since the 5th century, though most of the old cathedral was demolished, with only remnants standing nearby, dwarfed by the new structure. This Roman-Byzantine style cathedral can accommodate up to 3,000 people, making it the largest church in France since the Middle Ages and one of Marseille’s most prominent French historical monuments. The marble floors inside the cathedral, along with its impressive porphyry columns and mosaics, reflect the true grandeur of the structure. Additionally, the ceramics on display from the workshop of Della Robbia are also noteworthy.

Marseille Cathedral

Reason to visit: The largest church in France since the Middle Ages

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: France[France]

Province/State: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region [Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region]

City: Marseille [Marseille]