The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris also known as Sacré-Coeur Basilica is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This minor basilica is located at the highest point of the city, at the summit of Montmarte.
Aside from being a Roman catholic church, it is also considered as a double monument; political and cultural.At present the Basilica is said to be dedicated in honor of the 58,000 who died during French Revolution.
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| just one of the many side attractions at the Sacre-Coeur |
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| with Ate Myra at the church's entrance, at our back is Paris' panoramic view |
A type of stone with calcite properties was used to ensure that the basilica would remain white. This stone is travertine stone from Chateu-Landon in France.
At the apse is one of the world's largest mosaic called Christ in Majesty. On the high altar is the Blessed Sacrament said to be installed in a monstrance since 1885.
The top of the dome is open for tourists. However, photography and video is prohibited inside the basilica. There are two ways to reach the basilica, by the stairs or the funicular located at the left side when facing the basilica.
Aside from being a Roman catholic church, it is also considered as a double monument; political and cultural.At present the Basilica is said to be dedicated in honor of the 58,000 who died during French Revolution. 
At the apse is one of the world's largest mosaic called Christ in Majesty. On the high altar is the Blessed Sacrament said to be installed in a monstrance since 1885. 
The top of the dome is open for tourists. However, photography and video is prohibited inside the basilica. There are two ways to reach the basilica, by the stairs or the funicular located at the left side when facing the basilica.
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