Cathedral of the Holy Savior

Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, Aix Cathedral
France, Aix-en-Provence
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Cathedral of the Holy Savior

Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, Aix Cathedral
France, Aix-en-Provence
The Cathedral of the Holy Savior is located in the center of the Old Town, north of Town Hall Square. According to Christian tradition, the first chapel on the site of a pagan temple was erected by Maximinus from Provence, who accompanied Mary Magdalene to Gaul. And the modern building of the Cathedral in the Gothic style was built during the XII-XVI centuries.

Above the facade of the church there is a sculpture of the Archangel Michael defeating the dragon. The main attraction of the interior is Nicolas Froment's triptych The Burning Bush. On one of the columns is a bas-relief of St. Peter. Also noteworthy is the beautiful altar of the 15th century.

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Traveled 11 years ago
Rating 8
It is believed that the Cathedral of the Holy Savior, the beginning of construction of which dates back to the 12th century, was built on the site of the ancient temple of Apollo. Address: Place Martyrs de la Resistance, 34. Admission is free. One of the chapels of the temple tells with huge wall frescoes about the life path of a person - from birth to death. There is also a baptismal bowl in the floor of the same period. Pay attention to the cloister of the Cathedral. This pretty patio dates from the early 12th century.
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