The Statue of David in Marseille is a sculpture made in Carrara marble and described as a copy of Michelangelo's David. It was offered by marble sculptor Jules Cantini in 1903. The statue was later placed in 1949 near the beaches of Prado, at the intersection of avenue du Prado, promenade Georges Pompidou, and avenue Pierre Mendès France. As a public monument in Marseille, it forms part of the urban landscape near the coast and reflects the city’s placement of a notable sculptural work in a prominent intersection.
Nearby Objects
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Mosquée de l'arsenal des galères 300 m away -
Château Borély 750 m away -
musée Borély 750 m away -
Cathédrale des Saints-Traducteurs 1500 m away
Placement and Origin
The Statue of David in Marseille is a copy of Michelangelo's David made in Carrara marble. It was offered by marble sculptor Jules Cantini in 1903. The statue was placed in 1949 near the beaches of Prado, at the intersection of avenue du Prado, promenade Georges Pompidou, and avenue Pierre Mendes France.