11/22/2011

Sacre Coeur

The Sacré-Coeur Basilica is one of Paris's major tourist draws. The majestic building is located on top of the Montmartre hill.
Montmartre is the artistic neighborhood of Paris. Most of the people who live here are artists, poets and writers.
The story behind the building of Sacré Coeur is simple. Two businessmen decided to build a church in Paris if the war between France and Prussia ended without invasion of Paris. And so in 1875 Paul Abadie started to work on Sacré Coeur design. He was inspired by the Byzantine architecture and the white stone basilica was finally completed in 1914. The façade of Sacré Coeur is adorned with statues of Joan of Arc and Saint Louis both designed by H Lefebvre. The central statue of Christ is placed above the two saints. The dome is the second highest point in Paris after the Eiffel Tower and has spiral staircase to the top. The bell tower contains one of the heaviest bells in the world – 18.5 tons.
Sacré-Coeur offers a spectacular views of Paris.I have been there for many times since I am in Paris, is one of my favourite place and I recomend it to everyone.
How to get to Sacré Coeur: By Metro line 12 to Abbesses station or line 2 to Anvers station and the opening hours: Daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM



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