Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
Paris
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris is located on the highest part of Montmartre. It was built between 1875 and 1914 in memory of those who died during the Franco-Prussian war; however, the church was not consecrated until 1919 when the First World War ended.
It is built in the form of a Greek cross and its most important feature is the 80m high dome. The building also houses the largest mosaic collection in the world and is renowned for its bell known as, the Savoyarde which is the one of the heaviest that exists today.
There is a funicular which runs from the bottom of Montmartre to the base of the Sacré Cœur. From the dome of the cathedral you will see panoramic views over the whole city of Paris which make the visit worth the effort.
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Anonymous
13 Mar 2009 
11:12
The Sacre-Coeur is really lovely, it looks lovely sitting on the hill and you get a really good view of Paris. Montmartre, the area where it is situated is well worth a visit as well. There are so many street artists and quaint gift shops. Really good variety of restaurants and cafes in this area, you could spend hours here wondering round the streets.