Sacré-Cœur, Paris

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Sacré-Cœur, Paris built?1914
2. What is the location?Summit of the butte of Montmartre, Paris, France
3. What is the architect?Paul Abadie (initial design)
4. What is the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris?It is a sparkling white church on Montmartre hill, the highest point in Paris, and looks like a friendly giant watching over the city.
5. Why is Sacré-Cœur built on a hill?The hill gives the basilica a 200‑meter view of Paris, making it a visible beacon of faith and national identity.

Franco-Prussian War: A conflict in 1870-1871 between France and Prussia, which France lost.
Paris Commune: A radical socialist and revolutionary government that briefly ruled Paris in 1871.
Perpetual Adoration: A continuous, 24-hour prayer service dedicated to the Eucharist.
Travertine: A type of limestone deposited by mineral springs, often used in building.