Wednesday 11 November 2015

Basilica of Sacre
by
Ann Horn



Dome Of Sacre-coeur


The basilica of Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart) was built on the highest point in Paris as a memorial to French soldiers killed during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71). It took 46 years to build and was completed in in 1923.

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Looking Paris Over


After climbing the spiral steps to the top of the dome of the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, tourists enjoy a rest and the view of the city. The basilica was built on the highest point in Paris as a memorial to French soldiers killed during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71). It took 46 years to build and was completed in in 1923.

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Praying Without Ceasing


The basilica of Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart) stands on the highest point in Paris. On banners over the entrance is written: FOR OVER 125 YEARS, HERE NIGHT AND DAY, SOMEONE IS PRAYING TO THE LORD.

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Evening At Sacre-couer


The basilica of Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart) stands on the highest point in Paris. On banners over the entrance is written: FOR OVER 125 YEARS, HERE NIGHT AND DAY, SOMEONE IS PRAYING TO THE LORD. The two bronze equestrian statues are of French national saints, King Louis IX and Joan of Arc.

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  Sacré-Cœur, Paris - wikipedia  



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