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Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde vs Musee des Beaux-Arts de Marseille
Both are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde scores significantly better than Musee des Beaux-Arts. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is ranked #1 in Marseille with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
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Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille
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Concierge
"Towering on the highest point of the city, 532 feet above the harbor, the neo-Byzantine Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde was originally built as a small chapel in the 12th century."
Fodor's
"Towering above the city and visible for miles around, this overscaled neo-Byzantine monument was erected in 1853 by Napoléon III."
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Travel + Leisure
"Take the quaint Petit Train de la Bonne Mère from the Old Port."
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Afar Magazine
"The Neo-Byzantine style church boasts opulent interiors, with multi-color marble arches and gilded mosaic cupolas. On the church’s terrace, you can soak in views from all directions."
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Afar Magazine
"Situated at the highest point in the city of Marseille lies the Notre-Dame de la Garde."
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Musee des Beaux-Arts de Marseille
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In Palais Longchamp, on place Bernex, Marseille
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Fodor's
"The centerpiece of this early 20th-century building is a vast ancient mosaic depicting a marriage ceremony providing insight into the lifestyle of Roman aristocrats."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Fine Arts Museum contains two storeys, filled with major French, Italian, Flemish and Provençal works from the 17 to the 19C."
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Frommer's
"The 150-year-old Museum of Fine Arts is Marseille’s oldest exhibition venue."
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