Basilica of Sacre Coeur de Montmartre

#visitparis Basilica of Sacre Coeur de Montmartre (also known as the Sacred Heart of Montmartre), is a Roman Catholic Church specially dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Proposed in 1870 by FelixFournier, Bishop of Nantes, this Bascilica was built at the base of the defeat of the French Army at Sedan, who recognizes that they were guilty and justly punished. The interior consists of the mosaic of Christ the Majesty on the left, middle and right side. The dome and Coupola signifies the structure of the church follows the Byzantine architecture. The art and decoration also follows the neo-Byzantine style with abundant color and intricate patterns. Located at the summit of Montmartre Hill, this site is also associated with the martyrdom of Saint Denis, patron Saint of Paris.