The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, Marseille, France

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Today is our last day in Marseille and the Basilica was the last site that we wanted to see. It sits on a very high hill (489 ft) overlooking Marseille. It seems you can see it from everywhere in the city. Construction began in 1853 and took more that 40 years to complete.

 

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