02 sacré coeur
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By Angela Cerda
Sacre Coeur
History of Sacre Coeur
The Basilique Sacre Coeur is a roman catholic church that was built towards the end of the
nineteenth century.Located on the highest point of Montmartre
Hill, Paris, the basilica was planned as a guilt offering and a vote of confidence to
cure Frances misfortunes.
The church was dedicated to the sacred heart of Jesus.
Sacre Coeur exteriorThe Sacre Coeur was
designed by Paul Abadie and inspired by St-Front in Perigueux.
The foundation was laid in 1875; it’s built of a frost resistant travertine that bleaches with age to a gleaming white (chateau- landon stone). The main portal has grand bronze doors with foliage design.
Sacre Coeur statuesThe triple- arched
portico is surmounted by two bronze equestrian statues of France’s national saints, Joan of Arc and King St. Louis IX. Both statues were designed by Nippolyte Lefebure.
Sacre Coeur interiorInside is dim and rather gloomy
except for the golden mosaics that glow brightly. The floor plan is an equal armed gneek cross with a large dome over the crossing.
Overall, the church was fully completed in 1914 and the final cost was four million dollars.
Visitor Information
oThe Basilica is opened daily from 6am to 11pmoThe dome and crypt is opened daily from 9am to 6pmoFree admission
A climb to the top of the dome provides an excellent view of
Paris.
For more infoVisit www.sacre-coeur-montmarte.com
or www.sacred-destination.com