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Audio guide Fort Saint-Jean in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Fort Saint-Jean telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Fort Saint-Jean:
- 1Tower of King René
A square tower standing 28.5 metres tall, built between 1447 and 1452, this distinctive structure features four vaulted levels and an artillery terrace.
- 2Fanal Tower
This circular watchtower, constructed between 1644 and 1646, once marked the entrance to Marseille's port.
- 3Saint-Jean Chapel
A 13th-century chapel originally built by the Hospitallers, Capilla Saint-Jean features a recently restored bell tower thanks to the patronage of the Order of Malta.
- 4Commander's Palace
Standing next to the Torre del Rey René, the Palacio del Comandante is a 14th-century edifice that underwent significant transformation during the 17th century.
- 5Gallery of the Officers
The Galería de los Oficiales is a 17th-century gallery situated in the upper reaches of the fort, originally built to house the command quarters.
- 6Cannon Ascent Tunnel
A vaulted, stone-paved gallery within the fort that links the lower and upper levels, historically used for moving artillery between the two.
- 7Georges Henri Rivière Building
A former barracks built in 1908 near the Phare de la Lanterne, the Édifice Georges Henri Rivière now hosts temporary exhibitions for the MuCEM (Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la…
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Editorial summary
Fortaleza del siglo XVII abierta al público, con un puente que conduce a un museo de historia regional.
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Antiguo fuerte convertido hoy en museo . Se puede pasear por su jardín de forma gratis y ver las vistas. Muy recomendable
Junto al Mucem se levanta esta estructura muy interesante, que muestra una de las defensas de la antigua Marsella. También una visita necesaria.
Es un sitio muy bonito por el que pasear y existir tranquilamente. Puedes ir parando en alguno de los banquitos de piedra adosados al edificio o bien acercarte a la pequeña muralla que da al mar donde hay escaleras y espacios donde también descansar (pero esto último con un poco de equilibrio y cuidado). No es un sitio excesivamente masificado y es agradable.
- 1.Tower of King René
- 2.Fanal Tower
- 3.Saint-Jean Chapel
- 4.Commander's Palace
- 5.Gallery of the Officers
- 6.Cannon Ascent Tunnel
- 7.Georges Henri Rivière Building
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