https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/844828 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/844828 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:01:08 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:01:08 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832038/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-28,doc-51832038 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:55:34 +0000 2022-06-13T12:34:31+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832038/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/38/51832038.0478e5c0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="189" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.<br /> <br /> The small red-gold umbrella on the right side is the "umbraculum". It indicates that the Pope promoted the cathedral to a "Basilica minor".</div> Marseille - Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832038/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/38/51832038.0478e5c0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="189" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.<br /> <br /> The small red-gold umbrella on the right side is the "umbraculum". It indicates that the Pope promoted the cathedral to a "Basilica minor".</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832012/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-28,doc-51832012 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:39:44 +0000 2022-06-01T12:32:31+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832012/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/12/51832012.85b49d6b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.</div> Marseille - Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832012/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/12/51832012.85b49d6b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832006/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-28,doc-51832006 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:27:55 +0000 2022-06-01T23:27:55+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832006/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/06/51832006.3071d116.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="229" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.<br /> <br /> In order to build this church, the Romanesque "Vieille Major" had to be demolished to a large extent. On the right you can see the remains of the old church.</div> Marseille - Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51832006/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/06/51832006.3071d116.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="229" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.<br /> <br /> In order to build this church, the Romanesque "Vieille Major" had to be demolished to a large extent. On the right you can see the remains of the old church.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51831770/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-28,doc-51831770 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:58:13 +0000 2022-06-01T13:00:55+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51831770/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/70/51831770.2b9dd9e4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.</div> Marseille - Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51831770/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/70/51831770.2b9dd9e4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks. Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> In the early 5th century there was already a bishop's church with a baptistery on the site of today's cathedral. The foundations of the complex were excavated during the construction of the Nouvelle Major. The church was destroyed during three Saracen raids, the last in 923, and then restored. Nevertheless, it was in such a state of disrepair that a complete rebuild started in 1073. This 11th-century Romanesque cathedral was a three-aisled basilica on a rectangular plan.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the diocese of Marseille was abolished, the cathedral became a parish church and later temporarily closed later. The bells were melted down, the sculptures destroyed and the historical furnishings sold. The building suffered severe damage. In 1823 the poorly restored Vieille Major became a bishop's church again. 1852 visited Napoleon III. Marseilles and laid the foundation stone for the present cathedral, the "Nouvelle Major". It was built on an enormous scale (141 m long with a 50 m transept) in the Byzantine and Roman Revival styles. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852. It was designed by Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. It was completed in 1896.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830812/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-27,doc-51830812 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:26:03 +0000 2022-06-01T14:48:38+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830812/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/12/51830812.eed79c45.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure seen in the reflecting windows of the Villa Méditerranée.</div> Marseille - Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830812/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/12/51830812.eed79c45.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille. In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure seen in the reflecting windows of the Villa Méditerranée.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830800/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-27,doc-51830800 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:09:11 +0000 2022-06-01T14:46:02+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830800/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/00/51830800.177a25a1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="223" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Since June 2022, the Villa Méditerranée hosts a detailed replica of the "Cosquer Cave" from the nearby Calanques National Park with cave paintings up to 33,000 years old. This cave, whose entrance is 37 m below sea level, was first discovered by Henri Cosquer in 1985. He completed several dives into this cave over the course of months. In 1991 cave paintings were discovered.<br /> <br /> The entrance to the cave was towards the end of the Würm Ice Age, i.e. at the time of use, about 80 m above sea level and about 11 km from the coast. This changed when the sea level rose sharply due to the thawing of the polar ice caps.</div> Marseille - Grotte Cosquer <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830800/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/00/51830800.177a25a1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="223" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Since June 2022, the Villa Méditerranée hosts a detailed replica of the "Cosquer Cave" from the nearby Calanques National Park with cave paintings up to 33,000 years old. This cave, whose entrance is 37 m below sea level, was first discovered by Henri Cosquer in 1985. He completed several dives into this cave over the course of months. In 1991 cave paintings were discovered.<br /> <br /> The entrance to the cave was towards the end of the Würm Ice Age, i.e. at the time of use, about 80 m above sea level and about 11 km from the coast. This changed when the sea level rose sharply due to the thawing of the polar ice caps.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830786/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-27,doc-51830786 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:39:07 +0000 2022-06-01T12:58:02+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830786/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/07/86/51830786.fb4b5148.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Villa Méditerranée is an exhibition building that stands next to the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations. The building was designed by Italian architect Stefano Boeri and inaugurated in 2013.<br /> <br /> Since June 2022, it has presented a detailed replica of the "Cosquer Cave" from the nearby Calanques National Park with cave paintings up to 33,000 years old. This cave, whose entrance is 37 m below sea level, was first discovered by Henri Cosquer in 1985. He completed several dives into this cave over the course of months. In 1991 cave paintings were discovered.<br /> <br /> The entrance to the cave was towards the end of the Würm Ice Age, i.e. at the time of use, about 80 m above sea level and about 11 km from the coast. This changed when the sea level rose sharply due to the thawing of the polar ice caps.</div> Marseille - Villa Méditerranée / Grotte Cosquer <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830786/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/07/86/51830786.fb4b5148.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Villa Méditerranée is an exhibition building that stands next to the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations. The building was designed by Italian architect Stefano Boeri and inaugurated in 2013.<br /> <br /> Since June 2022, it has presented a detailed replica of the "Cosquer Cave" from the nearby Calanques National Park with cave paintings up to 33,000 years old. This cave, whose entrance is 37 m below sea level, was first discovered by Henri Cosquer in 1985. He completed several dives into this cave over the course of months. In 1991 cave paintings were discovered.<br /> <br /> The entrance to the cave was towards the end of the Würm Ice Age, i.e. at the time of use, about 80 m above sea level and about 11 km from the coast. This changed when the sea level rose sharply due to the thawing of the polar ice caps.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830766/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-27,doc-51830766 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:50 +0000 2022-06-01T15:47:25+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830766/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/07/66/51830766.40627785.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> A small chapel was built in 1214 on the highest natural point in Marseille, a 149 m high limestone cliff on the south side of the Old Port. The chapel was inside the fortifications around 1600, but remained accessible. The number of pilgrims steadily increased and the chapel was expanded several times.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the church lost its medieval miraculous image and all of its furnishings. In 1807 it was reopened for worship and gradually restored. Finally, in 1851, the rector of Notre Dame applied to Paris for permission to build a larger new building with a high spire on the site of the old church within the military complex. Approval was granted and the foundation stone was laid in 1853.<br /> <br /> The construction of the new church had to be interrupted several times due to lack of funds. In 1861 the crypt was completed. When the upper church was solemnly consecrated in 1864, the bell tower was still unfinished. The manufacture and installation of the 11.20 m high statue of Mary on the spire, designed by Eugène-Louis Lequesne, was completed in 1870. Most people in Marseille call this church "La Bonne Mère".</div> Marseille - Notre-Dame de la Garde <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830766/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/07/66/51830766.40627785.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> A small chapel was built in 1214 on the highest natural point in Marseille, a 149 m high limestone cliff on the south side of the Old Port. The chapel was inside the fortifications around 1600, but remained accessible. The number of pilgrims steadily increased and the chapel was expanded several times.<br /> <br /> During the French Revolution, the church lost its medieval miraculous image and all of its furnishings. In 1807 it was reopened for worship and gradually restored. Finally, in 1851, the rector of Notre Dame applied to Paris for permission to build a larger new building with a high spire on the site of the old church within the military complex. Approval was granted and the foundation stone was laid in 1853.<br /> <br /> The construction of the new church had to be interrupted several times due to lack of funds. In 1861 the crypt was completed. When the upper church was solemnly consecrated in 1864, the bell tower was still unfinished. The manufacture and installation of the 11.20 m high statue of Mary on the spire, designed by Eugène-Louis Lequesne, was completed in 1870. Most people in Marseille call this church "La Bonne Mère".</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830120/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-27,doc-51830120 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:23:32 +0000 2022-06-01T17:14:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830120/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/20/51830120.ba2ad5fe.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> Great prizes - but only small sizes.</div> Marseille - Destockage <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51830120/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/20/51830120.ba2ad5fe.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> Great prizes - but only small sizes.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829956/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-27,doc-51829956 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:39:30 +0000 2022-06-01T18:02:18+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829956/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/56/51829956.0b2d3578.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> La Chapellerie Marseillaise</div> Marseille - La Chapellerie Marseillaise <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829956/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/56/51829956.0b2d3578.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> La Chapellerie Marseillaise</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829156/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-26,doc-51829156 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:30:40 +0000 2022-06-01T13:05:53+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829156/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/56/51829156.6bf4ec8a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> Louis XVI originally wanted to build the arch, but the French Revolution of 1789 ended Louis´ life and this plan.<br /> Planning resumed in 1823 with the restoration of the Bourbons. The cornerstone was laid in 1825, but the French Revolution of 1830 (aka "Trois Glorieuses"), caused further delays, so it was finally completed in 1839.</div> Marseille - Porte d’Aix <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829156/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/56/51829156.6bf4ec8a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> Louis XVI originally wanted to build the arch, but the French Revolution of 1789 ended Louis´ life and this plan.<br /> Planning resumed in 1823 with the restoration of the Bourbons. The cornerstone was laid in 1825, but the French Revolution of 1830 (aka "Trois Glorieuses"), caused further delays, so it was finally completed in 1839.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829134/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-26,doc-51829134 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:55:20 +0000 2022-06-01T15:28:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829134/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/34/51829134.022e8674.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="220" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> La Canebière is a historic street in the old quarter running down to the harbor. It became a haven for high society, with many cafés, luxury hotels and boutiques end of the 19th century. Many architectural details have been refurbished in recent years.</div> Marseille - Canebière <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51829134/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/34/51829134.022e8674.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="220" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> La Canebière is a historic street in the old quarter running down to the harbor. It became a haven for high society, with many cafés, luxury hotels and boutiques end of the 19th century. Many architectural details have been refurbished in recent years.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51828418/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-25,doc-51828418 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:50:17 +0000 2022-06-01T14:05:40+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51828418/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/18/51828418.e2f1c810.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="183" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Grand Hotel was built in the 1860s. Sculptor Hippolyte Ferrat designed four caryatids on the front wall. The hotel was dedicated in 1863 and was once considered to be the finest of Marseille hotels.. It now houses city administration offices and a C&A store.</div> Marseille - Hôtel Louvre et Paix <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51828418/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/18/51828418.e2f1c810.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="183" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Grand Hotel was built in the 1860s. Sculptor Hippolyte Ferrat designed four caryatids on the front wall. The hotel was dedicated in 1863 and was once considered to be the finest of Marseille hotels.. It now houses city administration offices and a C&A store.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51828392/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-25,doc-51828392 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:22:07 +0000 2022-06-01T15:29:39+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51828392/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/83/92/51828392.ba82efca.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Palais de la Bourse, a very representative 19th century building, houses the offices of the Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Naval Museum.</div> Marseille - Palais de la Bourse <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51828392/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/83/92/51828392.ba82efca.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Marseille, today the second most populous city in France, was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers. It was known to the ancient Greeks as Massalia.<br /> <br /> There were always conflicts with the Celtic tribes that ruled Gaul. 125 BC Massalia summoned the troops of the Roman Empire for help against the attacks of Gallic tribes. During the course of the war, the entire territory of southern Gaul was annexed by the Romans as the province of Gallia Narbonensis. The city itself was able to retain its independence for several decades but in 49 BC it was finally conquered and integrated into the province of Narbonensis.<br /> <br /> At the beginning of the 5th century AD, the monastery of Saint-Victor was founded, which was to become the residence of the bishops of Marseille from 750 to 960. In 481 Marseille fell to the Visigoths, 508 to the Ostrogoths and 536 to the Franks.<br /> Destroyed by the Saracens, the city was rebuilt in the 10th century and placed under the Vicomtes de Marseille. For a few years, Marseille was an independent republic but when Charles of Anjou, brother of King Louis IX. of France, became Count of Provence, he submitted to Marseille.<br /> In 1423 Alfonso V of Aragon conquered and devastated the city. René, Count of Provence, rebuilt it and after the death of his successor, Count Charles of Maine, it became part of the French crown in 1481.<br /> <br /> The Palais de la Bourse, a very representative 19th century building, houses the offices of the Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Naval Museum.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827142/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-24,doc-51827142 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:46:01 +0000 2022-06-01T12:49:45+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827142/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/42/51827142.5b820fec.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="195" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 12th century, there was a convent here and a fishing village developed around it in the following centuries. The village was "discovered" by artists around 1910. After WW I many painters and writers from all over Europe settled here and nearby, among them Aldous Huxley<br /> <br /> When the Nazis took over Germany, many German emigrants came and the place became an important center of exile. Bertolt Brecht, Ferdinand Bruckner, Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger, Walter Hasenclever, Alfred Kantorowicz, Hermann Kesten, Egon Erwin Kisch, Arthur Koestler, the Mann family, and many others lived here for a while. Many of them migrated to the US from here.</div> Sanary-sur-Mer <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827142/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/42/51827142.5b820fec.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="195" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 12th century, there was a convent here and a fishing village developed around it in the following centuries. The village was "discovered" by artists around 1910. After WW I many painters and writers from all over Europe settled here and nearby, among them Aldous Huxley<br /> <br /> When the Nazis took over Germany, many German emigrants came and the place became an important center of exile. Bertolt Brecht, Ferdinand Bruckner, Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger, Walter Hasenclever, Alfred Kantorowicz, Hermann Kesten, Egon Erwin Kisch, Arthur Koestler, the Mann family, and many others lived here for a while. Many of them migrated to the US from here.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827132/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-24,doc-51827132 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:34:28 +0000 2022-06-01T12:12:02+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827132/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/32/51827132.ec2cc00a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 12th century, there was a convent here and a fishing village developed around it in the following centuries. The village was "discovered" by artists around 1910. After WW I many painters and writers from all over Europe settled here and nearby, among them Aldous Huxley<br /> <br /> When the Nazis took over Germany, many German emigrants came and the place became an important center of exile. Bertolt Brecht, Ferdinand Bruckner, Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger, Walter Hasenclever, Alfred Kantorowicz, Hermann Kesten, Egon Erwin Kisch, Arthur Koestler, the Mann family, and many others lived here for a while. Many of them migrated to the US from here.</div> Sanary-sur-Mer <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827132/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/32/51827132.ec2cc00a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 12th century, there was a convent here and a fishing village developed around it in the following centuries. The village was "discovered" by artists around 1910. After WW I many painters and writers from all over Europe settled here and nearby, among them Aldous Huxley<br /> <br /> When the Nazis took over Germany, many German emigrants came and the place became an important center of exile. Bertolt Brecht, Ferdinand Bruckner, Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger, Walter Hasenclever, Alfred Kantorowicz, Hermann Kesten, Egon Erwin Kisch, Arthur Koestler, the Mann family, and many others lived here for a while. Many of them migrated to the US from here.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827114/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2023-03-24,doc-51827114 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:16:18 +0000 2022-06-01T12:05:08+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827114/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/14/51827114.58358d8c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 12th century, there was a convent here and a fishing village developed around it in the following centuries. The village was "discovered" by artists around 1910. After WW I many painters and writers from all over Europe settled here and nearby, among them Aldous Huxley<br /> <br /> When the Nazis took over Germany, many German emigrants came and the place became an important center of exile. Bertolt Brecht, Ferdinand Bruckner, Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger, Walter Hasenclever, Alfred Kantorowicz, Hermann Kesten, Egon Erwin Kisch, Arthur Koestler, the Mann family, and many others lived here for a while. Many of them migrated to the US from here.</div> Sanary-sur-Mer <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51827114/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/14/51827114.58358d8c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In the 12th century, there was a convent here and a fishing village developed around it in the following centuries. The village was "discovered" by artists around 1910. After WW I many painters and writers from all over Europe settled here and nearby, among them Aldous Huxley<br /> <br /> When the Nazis took over Germany, many German emigrants came and the place became an important center of exile. Bertolt Brecht, Ferdinand Bruckner, Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger, Walter Hasenclever, Alfred Kantorowicz, Hermann Kesten, Egon Erwin Kisch, Arthur Koestler, the Mann family, and many others lived here for a while. Many of them migrated to the US from here.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009198/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-07,doc-51009198 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:06:57 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009198/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/98/51009198.d0cdc003.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former abbey church of Saint-Trophime, erected 1100-1150. The church is dedicated to St. Trophimus, the first bishop of Arles (3rd century). This church was the centre of a diocese up to the French Revolution.<br /> <br /> End of July 1178 Frederick I Barbarossa, was crowned here "King of Burgundy". His wife Beatrix was crowned a month later in the Cathedral St. Maurice - in Vienne.<br /> <br /> I have uploaded already many photos from here over the years already, so I just add a few.<br /> <br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> The Entombment ("Mise au tombeau"), sculpted in the 16th century came from the from the church of the Dominicans in Arles.<br /> <br /> Two angels frame the group.<br /> <br /> In the centre the corpse of Christ stretched out on a shroud is surrounded by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus ; behind them the Virgin Mary, Marie Salomé and Marie wife of Cléophas, on the right Saint Mary Magdalene carries a perfume vase and on the left Saint John holds the crown of thorns.</div> Arles - Saint-Trophime <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009198/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/98/51009198.d0cdc003.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former abbey church of Saint-Trophime, erected 1100-1150. The church is dedicated to St. Trophimus, the first bishop of Arles (3rd century). This church was the centre of a diocese up to the French Revolution.<br /> <br /> End of July 1178 Frederick I Barbarossa, was crowned here "King of Burgundy". His wife Beatrix was crowned a month later in the Cathedral St. Maurice - in Vienne.<br /> <br /> I have uploaded already many photos from here over the years already, so I just add a few.<br /> <br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> The Entombment ("Mise au tombeau"), sculpted in the 16th century came from the from the church of the Dominicans in Arles.<br /> <br /> Two angels frame the group.<br /> <br /> In the centre the corpse of Christ stretched out on a shroud is surrounded by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus ; behind them the Virgin Mary, Marie Salomé and Marie wife of Cléophas, on the right Saint Mary Magdalene carries a perfume vase and on the left Saint John holds the crown of thorns.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009186/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-07,doc-51009186 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:46:30 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009186/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/86/51009186.aee49682.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former abbey church of Saint-Trophime, erected 1100-1150. The church is dedicated to St. Trophimus, the first bishop of Arles (3rd century). This church was the centre of a diocese up to the French Revolution.<br /> <br /> End of July 1178 Frederick I Barbarossa, was crowned here "King of Burgundy". His wife Beatrix was crowned a month later in the Cathedral St. Maurice - in Vienne.<br /> <br /> I have uploaded already many photos from here over the years already, so I just add a few.<br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> -<br /> <br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> -<br /> <br /> The sides of the third sarcophagus are poorly visible. Here are the magi in Bethlehem. The magi wear Phrygian caps like all ancient representations (see Ravenna).</div> Arles - Saint-Trophime <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009186/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/86/51009186.aee49682.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former abbey church of Saint-Trophime, erected 1100-1150. The church is dedicated to St. Trophimus, the first bishop of Arles (3rd century). This church was the centre of a diocese up to the French Revolution.<br /> <br /> End of July 1178 Frederick I Barbarossa, was crowned here "King of Burgundy". His wife Beatrix was crowned a month later in the Cathedral St. Maurice - in Vienne.<br /> <br /> I have uploaded already many photos from here over the years already, so I just add a few.<br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> -<br /> <br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> -<br /> <br /> The sides of the third sarcophagus are poorly visible. Here are the magi in Bethlehem. The magi wear Phrygian caps like all ancient representations (see Ravenna).</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009002/in/album/844828 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-07,doc-51009002 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:38:43 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009002/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/02/51009002.e06dbe72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="129" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former abbey church of Saint-Trophime, erected 1100-1150. The church is dedicated to St. Trophimus, the first bishop of Arles (3rd century). This church was the centre of a diocese up to the French Revolution.<br /> <br /> End of July 1178 Frederick I Barbarossa, was crowned here "King of Burgundy". His wife Beatrix was crowned a month later in the Cathedral St. Maurice - in Vienne.<br /> <br /> I have uploaded already many photos from here over the years already, so I just add a few.<br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> -<br /> <br /> This sarcophagus, also made of Carrara marble, is dated to the 4th century. It represents the crossing of the Red Sea by the Hebrews.</div> Arles - Saint-Trophime <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51009002/in/album/844828"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/02/51009002.e06dbe72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="129" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former abbey church of Saint-Trophime, erected 1100-1150. The church is dedicated to St. Trophimus, the first bishop of Arles (3rd century). This church was the centre of a diocese up to the French Revolution.<br /> <br /> End of July 1178 Frederick I Barbarossa, was crowned here "King of Burgundy". His wife Beatrix was crowned a month later in the Cathedral St. Maurice - in Vienne.<br /> <br /> I have uploaded already many photos from here over the years already, so I just add a few.<br /> Many works of art that are now parts of the exhibition are not originally from this church.<br /> -<br /> <br /> This sarcophagus, also made of Carrara marble, is dated to the 4th century. It represents the crossing of the Red Sea by the Hebrews.</div> Martin M. Miles