Marseille for tourists

There are many reasons to visit the thriving city of Marseille, as it uniquely combines both modern cosmopolitanism and important historical sites. The city has been renovated and rebuilt many times; it offers tourists from all over the world a variety of opportunities to expand their horizons and relax in picturesque locations. Much of Marseille is located around its Old Port, and there you can also see some beautiful buildings that well reflect the religious, architectural and generally cultural traditions of the city.

One of the main tourist attractions that should not be missed is the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde. The Romanesque-Byzantine architecture of the building dates back to the 19th century. A wonderful seascape opens up from its foot, as the cathedral is at the highest point in Marseille. Among the many things worth seeing in this building, we will mention only the giant bell, which is about 2.5 meters high, and the dome made of beautiful colored marble.

The Château d'If is another of the most popular tourist spots in Marseille. You can get to it quite quickly by taking a short trip by boat, which is easy to rent in Port Vieux. If you want to learn more about Château d'Ife, you can join a tour group, as the castle is usually packed with visitors throughout the year. The Château d'If became widely known for its famous jailer Mirabeau, who later became a hero of the Great French Revolution.

The Vieux-Charité is a building from the 17th century that was initially used for charitable purposes as a workhouse, but was later used for various cultural and scientific institutions, art exhibitions, etc. There are quite a few museums in Marseille that depict the wonderful history of the city and periods of long struggle. We recommend you to visit one or two museums, because they are very different, each with its own specificity.

De La Nouvelle Major is a beautiful neo-Romanesque cathedral, built around the 19th century by order of Napoleon III. It is one of several buildings located in Marseille with a magnificent view of the sea.

Keep in mind that Marseille is in the Mediterranean climate zone. From July to August you can expect hot and dry summers, where the temperature reaches twenty-nine degrees Celsius, and the water heats up to 24-25 degrees. The months of February and January are the coldest. But even then the temperature remains nine degrees Celsius; winter is fairly mild but humid.