Started in 1852, the Romano-Byzantine Marseille Cathedral was not ready for worship until 1893.

Cathedrale de la Major

Outside:

Here's a view of the domes:

Entrance:

Detail of statues at front door:

Main door: Crowning achievement

Another view of the main door showing the typically coronation of Mary scheme. An enlargement is coming:

Tympanium:

Closeup of the main Tympanium with the coronation scene:

Right door with tympanium:

Left side with statue:

Inside:

Nave:

Apse

Here's a lying-on-your-back view of the inside of the main dome:

Altar rail on right side:

Department of Miscellany

Here's an interesting mural on building nearby:

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