Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule, Neoclassical church in 8th arrondissement, France
Description
Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule is a Neoclassical church in Paris's 8th arrondissement, defined by its twin rows of columns along the nave and around the apse. The interior is topped by a coffered barrel-vault ceiling that rests on these columns, creating an open and bright interior space.
History
Architect Jean Chalgrin designed and built the church between 1774 and 1784 as a new creation at this location, after an earlier building was demolished in 1739. This period of renewal reflects the architectural ideals of the late 18th century.
Culture
The church is named after Saint Philip and displays artistic works from the 19th century that show its role as both a spiritual and artistic space. Visitors can see the decorative elements that shape the experience of moving through the interior.
Practical
The church sits on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and is easy to reach from the nearby Saint-Philippe-du-Roule metro station. The entrance is straightforward to locate, and the building is situated along a busy street corridor.
Did you know?
The church was designed as the first Parisian church to follow the model of Roman basilicas, blending ancient architectural principles with Christian worship format. This adaptation of classical forms for religious purposes was unusual for Parisian church architecture of that era.
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