Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Rouen
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Rouen, Minor basilica in Rouen, France.
Description
The Basilique du Sacré-Coeur is a church building in Rouen featuring a 55-meter tower and elongated round-arched windows that light up the narrow nave. The interior opens into a broad transept and displays Romanesque Revival architecture throughout.
History
Construction began in 1890 under architect Lucien Lefort and finished in 1912, after which the building received official basilica status in 1918. This recognition came after more than two decades of development.
Culture
The interior features numerous mosaics by Albert Polart, including the portal tympanum, along with stained glass windows showing Catholic imagery. These artworks shape how the space feels and what visitors see when they enter.
Practical
The basilica sits in the western district of Rouen and is easily accessible from the surrounding neighborhood. The building's layout widens as you move inward, which helps with finding your way through the space.
Did you know?
The floor plan follows an unusual pattern shaped by the tight space between neighboring roads, which required building a very narrow church. This uncommon constraint creates a surprisingly intimate feeling inside.
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