Happy learners are good learners! A blog for and by LFM pupils in Moscow.

Notre-Dame de la Garde  was built in 1864 in Marseilles. It is situated at the highest natural point in Marseille, a 162 m  on the south side of the Old Port.

It was built by architect  Henri Jacques Esperandieuin the Neo-Byzantine style. Inside the church is decorated with sumptuous religion mosaics ,  columns and marble pilasters . Some places in the church are decorated with anchor motifs, images of ships. They reflect the long maritime history of Marseilles.

 A monumental tall statue of the Madonna and child,  covered with gold leaf , you can see from all the sides of Old Port. It shines at the sun by day and lighted by night.

In Marseilles, Notre-Dame de la Garde is traditionally regarded by the population as the guardian and the protectress of the city.

I like this monument of my  city. I visit it often because the panoramic view of the city is splendid from there.