The Ancient City of Marseille, France

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The Ancient City of Marseille, France

Marseille (marsey, red) is the second city in France is reviewed from the point of the number density of the population (900 thousand) after Paris and the third largest city Lyon after being reviewed in terms of the broad region. Located in southern France to the Mediterranian Sea and the strategic port of call for foreign ships.

Marseille reputedly built approximately 600 years BC by the sea, especially foreign traders from Spain, Portugal and Italy the first stop in the city. So, enter this millennium century, Marseille celebrated the day that happens to-2600.

Marseille was the founder mare called 'Massilia', meaning the city on the edge of the sea. The many foreign traders to create a unique form language that is used in Marseille today. Language 'Provençal' (provensal, red), is actually a combination of speech and dialect Spanish, Italian and French. In the future, other than the unique, the language 'Provençal' also enrich the vocabulary of culture and heritage in the history of Marseille.

In addition to the famous port city, typical of Marseille is a city that stands on the hill cadas, modern buildings side by side with the older buildings in almost every corner of the city and most of the people who are immigrants from North Africa such as Algeria, Morocco , and Tunisia, countries in Africa, the former French colony. Very unique city, a French musician is inspired to create the national anthem with the French title of 'La Marseillaise', which means more than women from Marseille.

The first scene that brought us from the international airport is Marseille Provence carpet Mediterranian sea eyes looked far, waves and waves on the beach screaming seagull. Entering the city center, we will find a 'Major. Victor ', the ancient Roman relic IV century BC.

Church of St. Victor, we the edge toward the center of the beach. Scenic marine environment will continue to accompany us to the 'Vieux Port (Old Port, red). Here, in addition we will find many small ships belonging to the fishermen in the village, tourists can also rent. Or if you do not have enough money to rent a sailboat, you can also purchase tickets for travel on board with the price around 10 euros per person to a small island that is located approximately 25 minutes boat ride rented.

On the island, lies Chateau d'If, building a solid century VI is also the legacy of the Roman. Chateau d'If was a bunker used by the pirate to save their property. In addition, Chateau d'If, the lagenda "Monte Christo". Now, in addition to museums as historical objects, page Chateau also used the wide to the tourists sunbathing when the weather in summer.

From a distance, we will also be able to see the symbol of the city Marseille, 'Notre Dame De La Garde'. Golden statue of Mary is located on the top of the cathedral Notre Dame De La Garde which means the Mother of Our Guardian, which put itself at the top of the hill cadas. If you travel to Marseille do not forget to visit this cathedral, than you can see beautiful scenery from the top of the hill, especially at night, your trip also said when you have completed the Notre Dame De La Garde.

Not satisfied when it's not filled with the tour time for shopping. Marseille have the right place for it, shopping in Rue and Rue St Canebière. Ferréol. Perhaps, this is actually two roads more similar to a shopping mall in New Market in Jakarta. Travelers who want to purchase by-by, can spend money here, ranging from branded shoes such as Salamander or Memphisto, glasses Gucci or Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton bags to Rolex watch with a very expensive price.

Many people prefer to shop in Marseille than shopping in Paris because according to their prices in Paris souvenirs can be far more expensive. Can understand, the famous Paris fashion to the center so that it is reasonable when the goods are sold to be more expensive. So do not miss this opportunity to fill your bag with the gift of Marseille.

This shopping center is filled with people every day, especially young people-young people like most other shopping centers around the world. Usually, the schedule is the shopping day after lunch, until shops start closing at 19:00. Sometimes they also sit in the cafe chitchat spend time and enjoy the sun, especially in the summer.

Do not forget, tourists who visit France in January and July will be able to utilize the time to shop because the month is a month every year 'solde' or time when the stores sell goods with a price discount. If you are lucky, you can buy various accessories branded with a price that is awry. (rn)