Sacre-Coeur Basilica, France
From series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”Year: 1914. Height: 94 m.
Guests of Paris can see the Sacre Coeur Basilica. It is also an interesting example of the Byzantine style in architecture. Its construction began in 1875. It lasted until 1914. The building is striking in its scale. The height of the bell tower of the church is 94 meters. It is not surprising that it is in this basilica that you can see the largest bell in the French capital. It is called "Savoyarde". The basilica is located at the top of Montmartre hill. It is the highest point in the city.
Visitors to the ancient church will have the opportunity to admire the artful stained glass windows and mosaics. Various biblical motifs are depicted on it. A large park surrounds the religious building. Many comfortable recreation areas are equipped here. There are also viewing platforms here. A gorgeous view of the city opens from them. You can see some beautiful old sculptures in the park. The range of visibility from the top of the hill is about 50 kilometers in clear weather.
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