Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2010 - Notre Dame de la Garde (13)

Notre-Dame de la Garde, located in Marseille, is an iconic basilica perched on a hill. It holds significant religious importance as a place of worship dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The basilica, built in a neo-Byzantine style in the 19th century, is adorned with intricate mosaics and beautiful stained glass windows on the inside. A major draw of this site is the exceptional panoramic view it offers of Marseille, the Mediterranean, and the surrounding areas. Beyond its religious significance, Notre-Dame de la Garde is also a popular tourist attraction in Marseille, accessible by road or a tourist train. It stands as an important cultural and architectural symbol of the city.