Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde 
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The 154m/505ft high limestone hill in the south of Marseilles was used in ancient times at least as an observation point or guard post. In the 15th C. it was the official relay station for the royal intelligence network (smoke and light signals). Today the Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde on its summit is the landmark of the city, visible from afar. It was built on the site of a medieval pilgrimage chapel in 1853-1864 by Espérandieu in neo-Byzantime style of light and dark natural stone.
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The whole of the interior of the church is clad in white and dark marble. In the crypt can be seen many votive tablets and model aircraft given by aviators.
Address:
Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, F-13281 Marseille, France
Hours:
June 15 to September 15: 7am-8pm
September 16 to June 14: 7am-5pm
Transit: Bus: 60.
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Distant view to Notre Dame de La Garde.
The hilltop Notre dame de la Garde in Marseille.
La Major Cathedral in Marseille.
