Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
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January 31
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Christ was built in 1914 in Montmartre, on the highest point of Paris. The church was built in memory of those who died in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, designed by architect Paul Abadi. Construction began in 1875 and lasted 40 years. We were in time for a new war with Germany, which, for a change, we won. The basilica is a Roman-Byzantine style temple with a wide staircase at the foot. The uniqueness lies in the fact that it is built from a special mineral that was mined in the town of Chateau-Landon in the suburbs of Paris. This mineral has an interesting feature — it turns white when exposed to water.
The magnificent temple, although the writer Emile Zola called the Sacre Coeur "an overpowering stone mass dominating the city where our Revolution began."
I'm not Zola, I liked it. I remember how I got to it (it wasn't easy, it was always going up) and what an impression it made. What kind of stained glass windows are inside.. Oh, what a view of Paris from the terrace! Complete delight. However, there are unrealistically many people around.
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December 23, 2024
There is a magnificent and majestic cathedral on the hill of Montmartre. To finish the visit late in the evening, closer to closing - it is magnificent, the atmosphere is fascinating.
The cathedral's observation deck offers a magnificent panorama of Paris.
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November 15, 2024
A huge beautiful cathedral on a hill in the Montmartre area. At the entrance to the cathedral, we bought and closed a small lock for luck. There is a beautiful view of Paris from the steps of the cathedral. Inside, all visitors walk in a circle, inspecting the architecture. It is very beautiful and monumental.
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