L'Ombrière de Norman Foster — Attraction in Marseille

I like this. After see the harbour coming up from the subway I saw this. It's a "WOW" sort of site. I looked up information on it and it's limited. At Quai des Belges, the prominent eastern edge of the harbour, a dramatic blade of reflective stainless steel will shelter a flexible new events pavilion. Open on all sides, its 46 metre (150.91feet) by 22 metre (72.17 feet) canopy is supported by slender pillars & the canopy’s polished, mirrored surfacereflects visitors walking underneath reflecting the surrounding port and tapers towards the edges, minimising its profile and reducing the structure’s visual impact it was designed by...

Installed in 2013, L'Ombrière—meaning "shade canopy"—is a striking mirrored structure designed by Norman Foster. It serves both as a functional shelter, protecting pedestrians from sun and rain, and as a contemporary urban landmark symbolizing the city’s regeneration and commitment to public art. The canopy’s reflective underside creates a unique visual experience by mirroring the ground, sky, surrounding buildings, and passersby, turning everyday activity into a...

A cool installation that really enhances the port itself. 🌟

Marseille truly stands out with its fisheries and sailing culture, so the port is definitely one of its most defining features. ⚓️

‼️I’d personally recommend keeping a close eye on your belongings, though — pickpocketing is quite common here, especially since the port is so close to the...