But it has quickly become a must-visit, thanks not only to the building's distinctive architecture but also the sweeping vistas of Paris its elevated position affords. And its role as an active Catholic church adds a different dimension to the visit. History buffs will enjoy learning the story behind the building of the church its creation was spurred by the loss of the Franco-Prussian War. Got it. The hill of Montmartre has been a sacred religious place for centuries, starting with the Druids and the Romans.
Many visitors come for religious or spiritual reasons, while others just want expansive views of Paris, and to see the iconic building up close. It's a very different experience from visiting Notre-Dame or any of the other Gothic cathedrals. Save some energy for climbing to the top of the dome and down into the crypt—it's worth it. It was consecrated as a basilica five years later, on 16 October, Visitors can climb to the top of the dome for a panoramic view of Paris.
In the same way, we do not recommend visiting the crypt as there is nothing special to see. In the surrounding areas of the basilique visitors will find countless restaurants , stores and a very unique atmosphere. Montmartre Funicular Metro : Anvers , line 2; Abbesses , line The Paris Opera is an imposing neobarroque-style building from the nineteenth century which has inspired several plays and books, including 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
Indeed, paganism used to be practised, and gallo-roman temples were once built there in dedication to Mercure and Mars. Being the highest point of the city, this place has always been chosen by the believers, due to the feeling of being closer to the sky, which holds the idea of being closer to god, to heaven and forgiveness in catholicism.
Next on my top 10 fun facts about the Sacre-Coeur is the fact that it is the second highest point of the city. You probably which one is first: it is the iconic Eiffel Tower. The Sacre-Coeur comes rights after, because it was built on top of the Montmartre hill, at a height of meters. Both the dome and the bell tower is 91 meters tall. So, the total height of the Sacre-Coeur is of meters above the sea level. Since the Eiffel Tower is meters tall and the Montparnasse Tower is meters tall, the Sacre-Coeur takes the second place in the highest points of Paris.
Do you want to discover Paris? Discover Walks run fun and personal free tip only tours every day:. More info on tours in Paris. The Sacre-Coeur welcomes more than 10 millions visitors per year, while the Notre Dame welcomes about 13 millions visitors per year.
You can visit the basilica for free, however if you want to visit the dome to enjoy a spectacular view over Paris, you have to buy the tickets on site. You can access the dome outside the church on its left side. The architect Paul Abadie is the one who designed the Sacre-Coeur.
The architectural style is romano-byzantine and was inspired by churches, like Saint Sofia in Constantinople and San Marco in Venice. Both the exterior and interior architecture of the Sacre-Coeur are in romano-byzantine style. You will love the light and the details of this majestic place!
The construction of the church was financed by the faithful Parisians through generous donations. You will find the names of the people who invested in the construction engraved all over the walls of the church. The French army was defeated by the Prussians army in Alexandre Legentil, a believer, wanted to relieve the French people from the pain and the humiliation it went through. He wanted the French people to feel better and to rise again, giving them a new basilica.
The purpose of the church was to protect the French, but also for them to be forgiven for all their sins since the French Revolution. Legentil managed to get a law from the National Assembly declaring that the construction of the Sacre-Coeur was of public interest.
You want to have an amazing experience whilst in Paris…. Book your spot now for free no payment needed. We just want to know how many people will join us! We run Montmartre tours every day at 11am and 2. As you now know, many people, from all around France, contributed to the construction of the church.
They brought the bell to the Sacre-Coeur in with the help of 21 horses that dragged the bell to the top of hill of Montmartre.
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