Tourism in Marseille - Tourism in France Marseille is one of the most important French cities, and it has gained this importance due to several factors, including that it is the second largest urban area in France, of course after Paris, and it occupies a prominent position in the lists of tourism in France, as it is considered the largest French port city, located on the coast of southern France, and owns the port of Marseille, which is the largest seaport in France. In addition to the cultural field and the role of this city in it, as it was chosen in 2013 as the European Capital of Culture, and above all that it contains almost the largest Arab Muslim community in France.

 

This city is considered one of the main centers in the industrial and commercial field, due to the port of Marseille and Marseille Airport, which is the fourth largest airport in France. Marseille has taken a large part of tourism in France, as it is the city famous for its beaches, seas, buildings, buildings, galleries, markets and museums, where there are more than 24 museums and 42 theaters, and it is one of the cities suitable for traveling alone or with your loved one.

 

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Tourism in Marseille - Tourism in France

The most important 3 landmarks in Marseille:

 

Notre Dame de Paris cathedral

Because of its greatness, the famous writer “Victor Hugo” chose it as the scene of his novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, to unleash his humanity from behind the walls of this cathedral in which he found warmth and love. It is the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, meaning the Cathedral of Our Lady, a medieval Catholic cathedral, located on the Seine, and one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, and it is also one of the most famous Catholic church buildings in France, and in the world as well.

 

It contains inside it some of the most important Catholic relics such as the alleged crown of thorns, a fragment of the True Cross, and one of the holy nails, so this cathedral receives a very high degree of visits.

 

Old port

This port is located at the end of avenue Canebiere, which is the main street and popular place in Marseille, while around it there are a number of important and prominent landmarks, such as the Abbey of Saint-Victor, which is one of the oldest Christian houses of worship in France, and The Hotel de Ville (City Hall Hotel). The historic ferry that sails between opposite sides of the old port, and the famous Roman Doc Museum. All you have to do when traveling to France is to come to this beautiful port and see its historical monuments.

 

Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations

In every country there is a museum that embodies the past of this country, and in every city there is a museum that immortalizes the past of this city. As for finding a museum that perpetuates and preserves different civilizations, this is the same wonder. The Museum of European Civilizations located in the city of Marseille is considered one of the great symbols of the city of Marseille, and the focus of attention for those who intend to travel in France. It was opened in 2013, that is, in the same year in which Marseille was classified as the European Capital of Culture.

 

This museum is dedicated to European and Mediterranean civilizations, through the historical and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean region. The museum, which was built from “stone, water and wind” was designed in the form of a cube with a volume of 15,000 square meters, and includes exhibitions, underground auditoriums and a library of books And a restaurant.