Paris is a city with rich cultural heritage
and is home for some of the beautiful churches in the world. These eye-catching
churches have a history of their own and are a part of the history of Paris.
Saint-Eustache
Location:
1st arrondissement
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| Saint-Eustache, it has the largest pipe in France |
The current church building was constructed
between 1532 and 1632, which is one century. Saint-Eustache was a Roman general
in the 2nd century AD who was burned alive with his family members
for converting to Christianity; the church got its name on his remembrance. This
church is one of the wonderful examples of Gothic structure with Renaissance
detail. There is a Keith Haring sculpture in the chapel of the church to
remember the epidemic AIDS death happened in the year 1980. Saint-Eustache
church has the largest pipe in France with nearly 8,000 pipes.
Notre
Dame de Paris
Location:
4th arrondissement
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| The back view of the famous Notre Dame de Paris with flying buttress and gargoyles |
Notre Dame de Paris is also known by
various names like Notre Dame Cathedral or Notre Dame, which means Our Lady of
Paris. This is yet another beautiful example of French Gothic architecture;
however, majority of the religious imagery was damaged or destroyed during
French Revolution. When renovation took place the church was returned to the
Gothic architecture. This church holds the cathedra or the official chair of
the Archbishop of Paris. This church holds the record of first few buildings in
the world that used flying buttress or arched exterior supports; it is a
historic monument in France.
Sacré-Coeur
Location:
18th arrondissement
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| Sacre-Coeur, situated at the highest point in the city called Montmartre Image courtesy |
Sacré-Coeur Basilica is popularly known as
the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris and is one of the finest examples of
Romano-Byzantine architecture style. The construction took nearly 3 decades to
complete (1875 – 1914). This is a very popular landmark in Paris as it is
situated in the highest point of the city called Montmartre. There is a garden
and a fountain in this basilica. To get a panoramic view of the city, just go
to the top of the dome. The main reason why this basilica looks white even
after weathering and pollution is due to the fact that travertine stone is used
in its construction; travertine oozes calcite and this helps the basilica to remain
white constantly.
Saint-Séverin
Location:
5th arrondissement
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| Saint-Severin, the oldest church on the Left Bank of River Seine |
Saint-Séverin is the oldest church on the Left Bank, which is the southern bank
of River Seine; it is a Roman Catholic Church. The existing structure was built
on Gothic architecture with lateral aisles during the 13th century.
This church too has flying buttress similar to Notre Dame de Paris and
gargoyles on the exterior. The bells of the church are believed to be the
oldest in Paris.
Sainte-Chapelle
Location:
4th arrondissement
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| Sainte-Chapelle, famous for stained-glass collections. (This is the ceiling of the lower part) Image courtesy |
This is believed to be the only surviving
building of “The Direct Capetian Dynasty” or “The House of France.” La
Sainte-Chapelle is considered as one of the chief achievements of Gothic
architecture during Rayonnant period. Majority of the church was damaged during
French revolution; however, it was restored in 19th century and holds
the largest or the most extensive in-situ 13th century stained-glass
collections.
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