A Mediterranean City, Marseille
Mediterranean countries and cities share a similar identity. Joy in the streets, colorful buildings, ornate balconies, a variety of flowers, narrow streets descending to the sea, or steep slopes can be counted among these characteristics. Of course, Mediterranean cuisine is also one of the most defining features of such countries and cities.
Marseille is one of the oldest cities in France. The population of this cosmopolitan city is around 850,000. It also hosts a considerable Turkish population. Armenians and Arab Jews are also part of the ethnic diversity.
In Vieux Port, the city's oldest port, you can taste olive oil dishes, eat fish, and drink wine in restaurants with rich Mediterranean cuisine. When you go, don't forget to try the famous dish, "bouillabaisse."
You can wander through the quiet and peaceful streets of Le Panier, one of the city's oldest districts, and visit La Vieille Charité, which serves as an archeology museum and exhibition hall.
The Notre Dame de la Gare Basilica, which will allow you to look at the city from above, is among the must-see places. Don't forget to stop by the Monastery of Saint Victor on your way to the Basilica.
