Sacré-Cœur, Basilica in Paris, France
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France.
Construction of the basilica began in 1875 and was completed in 1914, marking it as a significant historical monument in Paris.
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a symbol of the struggle between the conservative Catholic old order and the radical secularism of the French Third Republic.
It's free to enter the basilica, but there's a small charge to access the dome for panoramic views of Paris.
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica is built of travertine stone which constantly exudes calcite, ensuring that the basilica remains white even with weathering and pollution.
Location: Clignancourt
Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1875
Architect: Paul Abadie
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Height: 83 m
Material: travertine
Website: sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
Source: Wikimedia
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