Crowds of tourists around the Basilique du Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was finished in 1914. It was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Monmartre district, Paris, France, Europe
Photo credit: © Karina Azaretzky / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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