Notre-Dame de la Garde is a Neo-Byzantine basilica situated on the highest natural point in Marseille, a 532 foot high limestone outcrop on the south side of the Old Port. Consecrated in 1864, it is visible from many points in the city and is a major local landmark. The people in Marseille refer to the [...]
Photo of the Day: Marseille Shutters
The closed shutters at mid-afternoon made it seem like there were no people living in this part of town, next to the Opera House in Marseille. But the people were there, they were just behind the slats that were closed over the windows. The people of Marseille were taking naps, or watching l’information on their [...]
Photo Of The Day: Tirez La Porte
Tirez in French is the command form of the verb to pull. This door happens to be in the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul in Marseille. I didn’t spend much time in Marseille, and didn’t get to explore this large city all that much, which was by choice, because I was looking forward to [...]
