What do you think of this cathedral? Or should I say, cathedral walls and ceiling? I couldn’t really get a good photo aimed lower due to the dozens of tourists in the way. So, I aimed higher to avoid them ruining my photo. This cathedral is the amazing Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Otherwise known as “the Mariners church”. It sits up on a large hill overlooking the city of Marseille France and the beautiful southern France coast.
The stripped interior design is very unique for a church or frankly any building interior. The inside also has a great collection of small scale boat models (donated by sailors) on shelves and hanging from the ceiling. The sailors give them upon returning from a dangerous trip or in advance to bring them safety. The construction was completed in 1864 with parts of it started in 1214. Amazing spot!!
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