The last day in Marseille. Weather is not sunny, but at least no rain.
Another discovery in the city is the prominent church near the port, the Cathedrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure, commonly known as La Major.
Its design draws inspiration from Byzantine and Romanesque styles, featuring striking striped stone facades and expansive interiors capable of accommodating up to 3000 worshippers. The cathedral's strategic location near the port was intentional, allowing arriving ships to view this monumental structure as a symbol of Marseille's significance as a major port city.
Close to La Major, the 17th-century fortress Fort Saint-Jean is located. It offers panoramic views of the Old Port and the Mediterranean. And it is also connected to the MUCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations) by a picturesque footbridge.
Before departure I had the lunch at the same Armenian restaurant, where I started my first day in Marseille. It was delicious as before.
My conclusion is that I should return to Marseille, not once, and preferably in Summer. I expect, there are so many new things in the city and around. Even the trip to Paris did not leave such a long lasting impression as Marseille.
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