Marseille, France

The Old Major

The Old Major, Marseille

This surviving fragment of Marseille’s medieval cathedral preserves Provençal Romanesque masonry beside its monumental successor. Its cut western end, low tiled roof and rescued choir make the cost of nineteenth-century redevelopment visible.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for The Old Major, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 43.299464, 5.365321

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