Location: Marseille
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6 History Museums in Marseille That You Shouldn't Miss
Travelers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. The bay, flanked by Fort Saint-Nicolas, and Fort Saint-Jean shelters the Castle of If, from Count of Monte Cristo fame. Watched over by the basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the city's pedestrian zones and shopping areas (including the colorful French-African quarter) mix with historical sites.Travelers looking for a fun time go to the OK Corral, a cowboy theme amusement park.
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1. Musee d'Histoire de Marseille
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4.5 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
We were lucky enough to be staying practically next door to this museum so we had the chance to walk by every day. It is a good historical and archaeological museum with an actual archaeological site. The museum displays artifacts from the very ancient times, including the city's origins, from the Greek period, through to Roman times and until more recent times, up to, I think the 19th century. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you like history and archaeology.
2. Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By TV2451
This was quite impressive. Lots of important artifacts from this area where there were ancient Greek and Roman settlements. Nicely displayed.
3. Mucem
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4.5 based on 6,753 reviews
The MuCEM is a museum of 21st-century civilizations, principally concerned with comparing all aspects of the cultures of the Mediterranean, with Europe and the other continents that border the Mediterranean occupying a major place. It will offer a fresh look at the cultures of the Mediterranean.
Reviewed By Cmuringi - Nimes, France
A great building that gives you magnifique views especially on the connecting bridges,its alos used ofr expo thus has a lot new things to be discovered during the expos! Its location is really idead overlooking the old port and Palais de pharaoh. Do not miss this!
4. Musee des Docks Romains
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
The ruins of an ancient Roman warehouse have been preserved in the form of a museum.
Reviewed By sarahbR1048RL
Don't enjoy traipsing through museums? Don't skip this one!! These are the actual, real Roman Docks dating back to the 1st Century B.C., on the scenic Vieux Port in Marseille. The beautiful Roman urns - arranged like a giant spice rack - are still there. They were left in place undisturbed, after construction workers accidentally discovered them in the 1960's. According to the Museum, back in 100 B.C. or so, ships arrived from Rome, Italy carrying olive oil, olives, spices and other essentials. From Marseille, they were transported to Lyon, the capitol city of the ancient Roman Province called "Gaul" (now modern-day France of course; Lyon is another "don't miss" city to tour, with two enormous outdoor Roman theaters - still used for daily afternoon concerts today! But I digress. . . ). The Roman Docks museum was one of the most interesting museums we saw - because it is actually a preserved archaeological site. Close your eyes and imagine the sights, sounds, and aromas as the dock workers, sailors, merchants and others mingled daily. Then go next door to one of many restaurants that line the modern day port - enjoy a beer or glass of wine while you relax and watch the boats cruise by. . .
