Saturday, June 11, 2011

Sacré Cœur


The second place that we've visited in Paris is the Basilica of  Sacré Cœur which is located on top of the mountain. Once we've reached the top we were so amazed by the views that we've seen. Felt like we've seen the whole of Paris in just a second. Well anyway, just check the photos below...have a nice tour in my blog guys ^^__^^

Basilica of the Sacré Cœur was built on Montmartre from 1876 to 1912 by public subscription as a gesture of expiation after the defeat of 1871 in the Franco-Prussian War. Its white dome is a highly visible landmark in the city, where just below it artists still set up their easels each day amidst the tables and colorful umbrellas of Place du Tertre.
At the beginning of his political career, the future French statesman Georges Clemenceau (1841–1929) was mayor of Montmartre.

Sacré-Cœur is built of travertine stone quarried in Château-Landon (Seine-et-Marne), France. This stone constantly exudes calcite, which ensures that the basilica remains white even with weathering and pollution.
A mosaic in the apse, entitled Christ in Majesty, is among the largest in the world.
The basilica complex includes a garden for meditation, with a fountain. The top of the dome is open to tourists and affords a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Paris, which is mostly to the south of the basilica.

Additional Information

Architect: Paul Abadie 
Location: Montmartre, Paris.
Date: 1876 to 1912
Style: Romanesque Revival 
Construction: white marble






























25 comments:

  1. What an awesome journey - loved the pic and am so tempted to visit..

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  2. Love seeing Paris through your lens and words. I will be visiting in 2012 for the first time..Your images makes me want to see it even more!!! I started following you


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  3. @Kriti... thanks for visiting my blog and leaving comment----

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  4. @JIM....thanks for leaving a comment...you will love paris... i will post some more spots that are worth visiting when ur in paris.... hope you will have a great time when u visit paris like i did...

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  5. France is always a special place to visit.Your pics are great !! ..Heard lots of things about France ..but i never experienced it in real ..

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  6. @Ben.. thanks for the comment... did the same on your blog as well ans followed it.. nice post you've got...thanks again!

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  7. @sometimes kim & sometimes mj... leave you a comment as well... im also jealous of your travel.... wanna explore asia as well... i hope!

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  8. Wow! I wish I could visit Paris within my life time! :D It's one of the cities I want to see and experience for myself.. :) Thanks for letting us see Basilica of Sacré Cœur through your lens! ^^

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  9. I was also able to visit Sacre Coure at Montmart and I love the overlooking view of Paris. I also got myself a painting that cost 1 Euro at the artist village.

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  10. Oh wow, it's good that tourists can climb up the top of the dome. Whatta view !

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  11. wow! majestic Basilica, beautiful pictures! this is one of my dream places. how lucky!

    - Brenna

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  12. Oh wow! Paris is such a lovely place. And that people performing on the street is a wonderful thing to see aside from those edifices. Noks Sosa I SiningFactory.com

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  13. Love the Pics...
    Ganda talaga ng Paris...
    Dream Desti ko ito... :)

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  14. Paris is one my dream destinations! I'm definitely visiting the Basilica when I come to Paris someday. :-)

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  15. I'm a fan of European architecture, napaka meticulous nila sa details..I'll definitely visit Basillica when I get to visit Paris! :D

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  16. wow dream desti q to! ganda ng designs ng mga buildings and the place looks clean, iba tlga ang europa:)

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  17. beautiful shots and places! i hope i would be able to travel as much as you do :)

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  18. Ang ganda, para siyang castle. nice shots!

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  19. would love to visit the same place too.. someday!!! lucky you!

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  20. There's really something about European countries, specifically the known ones such as France and Italy, that makes me want to hop on a plane asap. Hehe. Thanks for sharing a part of Paris with us :)

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  21. Beautiful! really beautiful!
    Paris is really a city of contrast,
    makes every photos look amazing!

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  22. Wow! Paris! Inggit!
    I like your beautiful photos.. Awesome..

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  23. OMG Going there sa October can't wait!! :3 Nakakaexcite lalo after ths post =))

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  24. PARIS is well known for romantic escapades.
    These photos truly make your readers feel a little
    bit of how it is to be there.

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