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Puget column at the corner of the streets of Rome and the Palud à Marseille 1er dans les Bouches-du-Rhône

Bouches-du-Rhône

Puget column at the corner of the streets of Rome and the Palud

    25 Rue de Rome
    13001 Marseille
Crédit photo : Robert Valette - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
12 décembre 2022
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The Puget column, in whole, situated at the corner of the rue de Rome and the rue de la Palud, according to the plan annexed to the decree, on the public domain not cadastralized: inscription by decree of 12 December 2022

Origin and history

The Puget column is a monument located in Marseille, at the corner of the streets of Rome and the Palud. This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 12 December 2022, belongs to the commune of Marseille. It is on the public domain, not cadastre, and is protected in its entirety.

Its precise location is documented in the Merimée base, with an approximate location at 23 rue de Rome. The Puget column is part of Marseille's urban heritage, a city marked by rich history and varied architecture. Such monuments, often erected as a tribute to personalities or events, play a symbolic role in public space.

In Marseille, as in other major port cities, these architectural elements reflect the importance of collective memory and the beautification of shared spaces. The recent protection of this monument underscores its heritage interest and value to the local community.

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