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13700 Marignane, France
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With its very busy harbor and its vibrant urban energy, Marseille is a homing beacon for visitors who seek a genuine tourist experience. This high-spirited cosmopolitan city is the oldest and second largest city in France - right after Paris.
Marseille has a clearly mediterranean ambiance, stretching from its houses with red-tiled roofs to the fishing boats in its harbor. Regardless of particular location, every visitor is at all times close to its serene blue waters: you could be walking along a charming old road with a view to the city, or you could be right next to the sea, feeling its refreashing breeze.
This colorful and culturally diverse heritage also makes Marseille a very fascintating place to visit. Being established Marseille's status as a ""bridge"" between North Africa and Europe due to its position, the city is also host to a large population of immigrants from Algiers, who have left their exquisite oriental mark on Marseille. Visitors can find traditional arabian souks - the typical oriental bazaars - as easily as finding classic French bouillabaisse!
Marseille can offer you a great deal of options, including endless walks through its old streets, castles, museums and churches. Its combination of architecture and sunny weather is nearly irresistible - Marseille is bathed in sunlight 300 days a year! In fact, thanks to its extensive cultural wealth, Marseille had won the title of European Capital of Culture 2013!
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Marseille is one of the oldest cities in France. It was originally founded by a group of Greek sailors on 600 B.C., and although retaining its independence until 100 B.C., it was eventually absorded by the Roman Empire just like the rest of France. The Romans named it Masillia, and up until the fall of the Empire, it was the place of birth for many rulers, including the Visigoths and the emperor Charlemagne - who, in fact, granted political power to Marseille and guided it towards a prosperity that lasted for many centuries. Over the course of time, Marseille came to face many difficult periods, until ti became part of France in 1480 and gained the status of crucial trade port and primary military base of France in the Mediterranean Sea. During the French Revolution, Marseille pushed for its independece - in fact, it composed La Marseillaise, which is the national anthem of France. The French Republic marked a second period of growth for Marseille, with particular emphasis on the development of manufacturing and industry throughout the 19th century. The city suffered much destruction during the Second World War, and afterwards fell into a recession. Nevertheless, Marseille was rebuilt in 1950 by means of war reparations paid by Germany. Furthermore, from 1950 onwards, the city experienced a surge of immigrants, which contributed to the Marseille's cultural diversity that remains a dominant aspect of the city to this day.
The Old Port is a historical natural harbor in Marseille, a usual point of departure fo numerous excursion and fishing boats. The firshermen still unload their catches on the dock, just as they did back in the old days, preserving the purity of the harbor and its native popular character. You will see locals visiting the nearby market of Quai des Belges on a daily basis to purchase fresh fish. The Old Port of Marseille is also an ideal place to enjoy a meal under the sunny sky or to just watch people passing by while drinking a coffee in one of the sidewalk coffehouses.
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde is a majestic and splendid 19th-century church that was erected over the ruins of a 12th-century chapel and a 16th-century fortress and is visible from all points of Marseille. The Basilica was used both as a place of worship and as part of the city's defenses. Nowadays, the locals visit it to pray or give thanks for safe journeys and recuperation from illness. The splendid scenery of the Basilica attracts visitors, offering both a breathtaking view and a quite luxurious interior. The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde is the focal point for many of the most important celebrations of Marseille, as well as a great place to watch the fireworks going off on Bastille Day.
The Cathedral of La Major is one of the biggest 19th-century cathedrals in the whole of Europe. Its architecture is patterned after the roman-byzantine style reminiscent of easten churches, with a striped façade built with stones in different colors and many elaborate domes and cupolas. The cathedral is located at the historical district of La Panier and offers an enchanting view to the port of Marseille. Today, the residents of Marseille visit the cathedral for prayer and contemplation, while tourists go to see its amazing interior and important religious relics.
The most famous and classic dish of Marseille is bouillabaisse. Once known as the poor man's soup, today it is served as a hearty meal that is very popular with true lovers of seafood. The soup is prepared using a variety of seafood, depending on what is readily available or what will be selected by the chef. Its ingredients may include shrimps, crab, lobster, oysters and sea urchins, commonly combined with a mix of spices and vegetables, such as garlic, onions, potatoes and fresh herbs.
Yes, you have not misread… pizza! You can ask any local in Marseille, and they will tell you that pizza is regarded as a traditional food of the city. In fact, the first wood-fired pizza oven was allegedly invented in Marseille, and not in Italy. These claims, however, can be explained: Marseille is a city of immigrants, many of whom arrived from Corsica and Naples and brought their local recipes with them. One more reason that pizza is in the top 3 foods of Marseille is the fact that the city is in close proximity to Italy, which unavoidably leads to the conclusion that the two countries share many things in common.
Despite its similarities with mayonnaise, Marseille's aioli is a gourmet spread made with garlic, lemon juice, eggs and olive air, and is used as a popular sauce for french fries, cod, vegetable, shellfish and practically any other food that can be dipped in a sauce. In fact, a common healthy and tasteful appetizer served in Marseille and the Provence regions, particularly at summer's end, is a mix of boiled vegetables - carrots, potatoes, artichoke and cauliflower - boiled eggs, and perhaps an item of seafood, with a bowl of aioli on the side, giving them a taste that is truly unique.
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