Bell Tower of Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Paris)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
N 48° 53.172 E 002° 20.586
31U E 451843 N 5415013
The highest point of one of symbols of Paris, Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur), is the white spire of its bell tower...
Waymark Code: WM6KZX
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 06/18/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 75

The beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica's campanile, designed by Lucien Magne and added in 1904, is 80 m high. One of the heaviest bells in the world, the 19-ton La Savoyarde hangs in the belfry. Cast in Annecy in 1895, it was donated by the dioceses of Savoy...
Address of Tower:
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
Parvis du Sacré Coeur
Paris, France
75018


Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

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