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Sacré-Cœur

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre (Sacré-Cœur) is a Catholic church and minor basilica occupying the summit of the Montmartre hill in Paris. It is a large Romano-Byzantine–inspired basilica dominated by a central ovoid cupola surrounded by four smaller domes, a north campanile and a triple-arched south porch, built of very white travertine limestone and arranged on an elevated terrace above a broad lawn and steps.

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First raised

1875

Its prime

1919

Today

Still standing

As it stood in 1919

The shape it held in its prime.

A gleaming white travertine basilica set on a raised terraced platform above a broad green lawn and wide stone steps; an enormous elongated central dome (cupola) rises to the skyline with four smaller domes at its corners, a tall north bell tower, and a triple-arched south porch framed by bronze equestrian statues. The façade is carved stone with rounded Romanesque arches, balustraded terraces and a series of semicircular vaulted arches beneath the terrace.

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8 places to explore in 1919.

The record describes 8 distinct spots at Sacré-Cœur — including 5 interiors: south porch (main entrance) and pediment, nave beneath the central dome, central altar and surrounding ambulatory/choir and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Approach from the lower lawn and stepsBalustraded terrace (esplanade) before the façadeSouth porch (main entrance) and pedimentNave beneath the central domeCentral altar and surrounding ambulatory/choirBase of the north campanile and bell chamberDome viewpoint (drum openings and city view)Semicircular arches under the raised terrace

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