Introduction to the Golden Statue of the Virgin: The bell tower of the Basilica of Our Lady is 60 meters high, with a huge 11.2-meter-high golden statue of the Virgin embracing the Son at the top. It can be seen in most places in Marseille and on the sea several miles away. The golden statue of the Virgin and Child is the symbol of Marseille and the patron saint of sailors, fishermen and all Maasai people.

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