Introduction to Marseille, France, scenic spots, cultural customs ...

Marseille is the second largest city and the largest seaport in France, with a population of 654.38+0.23 million. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the city has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. The southeast of Marseille is close to the Mediterranean Sea, with a wide water surface, no rapids and rapids, and the 10,000-ton ship can be unimpeded; The Rhone River and the flat valley in the west are connected with northern Europe, and their geographical position is unique. Hong Kong is composed of Marseille, Ravela, Forsyth and Rhone Saint Louis, with an annual freight volume of 65,438+billion tons, making it the largest gateway to French foreign trade.

Tourist attractions:

1, island

In Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo, the convenient place for holding the Count of Monte Cristo is Yves Castle on Ivo Island, which is actually used as a prison for holding many political prisoners. With a novel in one hand, tourists explore along the road described in the book, which makes them feel interesting. Mirabeau, the early leader of the French Revolution, was also imprisoned here for his bad conduct when he was young. You can go to the island by boat from the old port.

2. Notre Dame de Jared

Turn left from quai de Rive Neuve in the old port, then walk up the ramp for about 20 minutes to reach Jared Notre Dame de Paris. There are many model boats in Notre Dame, praying for safe navigation. At the same time, there is also a bullet hole wall left by the Germans against the British and American Coalition forces during World War II. From here, you can see the whole city of Marseilles and the Mediterranean scenery. Facing the sunset, it is easy to think of North Africa. You can walk here, or take bus No.60 from the station near Lipnon pier.

3. Marseille Art Museum

Aked Provence's works are on display in Marseille Art Museum, which are rare in Paris. For example, the works of Marseille, Marseille painter Montessori and Piche, which were hit by the plague, are impressive. In addition, the ancient Marseille Museum, which displays Marseille customs, traditions and folk handicrafts, can also arouse people's interest. If you visit the Marseilles History Museum, you will be exposed to the ancient history of Marseilles from its birth in 600 BC to the 4th century, which is very helpful to understand the process of Arab civilization crossing the sea.

Humanistic customs:

Marseille was founded in 600 BC by Phocaean, Greece, as a trading port and was named Massalia; ; See the list of traditional Greek place names). It is arguably the oldest city in France. It was ravaged by Celts and later conquered by ancient Rome. In ancient Rome, it was called Massilia. It was incorporated into Roman territory in the first century BC, then almost disappeared, and 10 century rose again. 1832, the port throughput was the third largest port in the world after London and Liverpool. 1792 During the French Revolution, Marseilles marched into Paris singing "Battle Hymn of the Rhine", and their passionate songs inspired people to fight for freedom. This song later became the national anthem of France and was called "La Marseillaise". 1934, Alexander I of Yugoslavia arrived at the port and met with French Foreign Minister Louis Bardu. There, he was stabbed to death by Frada Geoff. The assassin was angry at Alexander's refusal to recognize Croatia as an independent country.

The French national anthem "La Marseillaise" is named after Marseille volunteers.

The widely circulated tarot card comes from Marseille, also known as Marseille tarot card.

1On April 24th, 792, the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was composed in Husstrasbourg. Its original name was Warsong of the Rhine Army, and the author was only an amateur musician.

At that time, France was at war with Austria, and French soldiers were very brave under the inspiration of La Marseillaise. There was once a bandleader who praised: "La Marseillaise is as powerful as a cannon." This song soon spread widely. Volunteers in Marseille like it very much. 1792 This song was sung when they marched into Paris during the French Revolution. So the Parisians called this song "Ode to Marseilles" and later called it "La Marseillaise".