Basilica of the Sacre Coeur

The Sacre Coeur Basilica, which crowns the Montmartre Hill, is one of the most famous symbols of Paris.
The Sacre Coeur Basilica was built in the Roman-Byzantine style.
Behind the basilica is a square bell tower, 84 meters high, with the famous bell, one of the largest bells in the world - its weight is 19 tons. This bell is a gift from the church from the province of Savoyen, and therefore it bears the name "Savoyard" (Savoyarde). A magnificent staircase leads to the facade of the church with a portico of three arches: above the portico, on both sides, there are statues of Saint Louis and Joan of Arc. The magnificent facade of the church, slowly approaching the visitor as you climb the cascade of stairs, is decorated with sculptures of Christ and the Samaritan woman, Mary in Simon's house.
The inside of the church is richly decorated with mosaics. Mosaic panels above the pulpit depict scenes of worship of the Sacred Heart of Christ. The crypt under the temple is open to visitors and serves as an exhibition space for works of sacred art. From the terrace, on which the building of the church is installed, a wonderful view of the streets of Montmartre opens.