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Sacré-Cœur
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Roman Catholic church in Paris, France
Sacré-Cœur is a Roman Catholic church located in Paris, France, known for its distinctive white dome that stands prominently on a hilltop in the Montmartre neighborhood. The basilica has become one of Paris's most recognizable landmarks and a major destination for both pilgrims and tourists visiting the city.
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Encyclopedic overview
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre), commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) or simply Sacré-Cœur (French: Sacré-Cœur, pronounced [sakre kœr]), is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Paris dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Sacré-Cœur Basilica is located at the summit of the butte of Montmartre. From its dome two hundred meters above the Seine, the basilica overlooks the entire city of Paris and its suburbs. It is the second most popular tourist destination in the capital after the Eiffel Tower.
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