The Sacré-Coeur Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica and popular landmark in Paris, dedicated to the Scare Heart of Jesus. The basilica is located at the summit of the Montmartre butte, the highest point of the city and is one of the most photographed imaged of the city. It was built as a memorial to the 58,000 French soldiers killed during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) and took 46 years to build, finally completed in 1923 at a cost of 40 million francs (6 million euros). Priests still pray for the souls of the dead here 24 hours a day. Although the interior is less impressive than many other churches in the city, people flock here for the panoramic views particularly at sunset.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sacré-Coeur
The Sacré-Coeur Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica and popular landmark in Paris, dedicated to the Scare Heart of Jesus. The basilica is located at the summit of the Montmartre butte, the highest point of the city and is one of the most photographed imaged of the city. It was built as a memorial to the 58,000 French soldiers killed during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) and took 46 years to build, finally completed in 1923 at a cost of 40 million francs (6 million euros). Priests still pray for the souls of the dead here 24 hours a day. Although the interior is less impressive than many other churches in the city, people flock here for the panoramic views particularly at sunset.
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