painted ceiling of Palais Longchamp Marseille France

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From Wikipedia The Palais Longchamp was created to celebrate the construction of the Canal de Marseille, which was built to bring water from the Durance River to Marseille. Although the foundation stone was laid by the Duke of Orleans on 15 November 1839, the building took 30 years to complete, partly because of the enormous expense and partly because of difficulties with local regulations. Designed by the architect Henri-Jacques Espérandieu, the building was centered on the structure and elaborate fountain known as the château d'eau ("water castle").

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Marseille France
Photo credit: © Hugh Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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