06 Jan Travel Photo Thursday | Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart) Basilica
On a wintry afternoon in 2003, we were walking along the streets of Montmartre in Paris enjoying the scenery. It wasn’t long before we happened upon this beautifully crafted church that, frankly, we were not familiar with. Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart) Basilica is a Roman Catholic church that sits majestically on the top of a hill above hungry, but talented artisans selling their wares on the streets below. We were amazed because we had never seen anything quite as imposing, yet, serene as we did that day.
The scene was foreboding as it was a dark, cloudy day, but the photo almost suggests that the sanctuary is being shielded by a cocoon of light and emerges victoriously from the storm. Well, that’s what I would like to think because Sacre Coeur gives me a sense of comfort whenever my eyes gaze upon it.
Jozef Maxted
Posted at 08:38h, 06 JanuaryWow that is an imposing picture! The clouds look very menacing in the background. The way it is sat right on top of the hill as well!
Renee
Posted at 10:25h, 06 JanuaryYes….it’s a weird combination of sinister/serenity! Thanks for coming by, Jozef!
Steffy
Posted at 10:13h, 06 JanuaryVery nice picture!
Renee
Posted at 10:24h, 06 JanuaryThanks, Steffy!
RyukyuMike
Posted at 10:51h, 06 JanuaryBeautiful composition and love the way you captioned it !
Renee
Posted at 12:14h, 06 JanuaryThanks, Mike…that’s pretty awesome coming from you!
Norbert
Posted at 11:56h, 06 JanuaryWow! Love the building’s architecture!
Renee
Posted at 12:12h, 06 JanuaryThere is something very awe-inspiring about it….
Laurel
Posted at 12:19h, 06 JanuaryAmazing photo! It’s eery, yet peaceful at the same time!
Renee
Posted at 15:14h, 06 JanuaryIt is a lovely contradiction, isn’t it?
Cathy Sweeney
Posted at 12:24h, 06 JanuaryGreat pic, Renee! I just visited Montmartre for the first time in December and was in awe of Sacre Coeur. The view from there is awesome, too.
Jeremy B
Posted at 15:01h, 06 JanuaryBeautiful photo of Sacre Coeur! The views from there are some of the best in the city!
Renee
Posted at 15:15h, 06 JanuaryDefinitely in agreement! Thanks Jeremy!
robin
Posted at 07:33h, 07 JanuaryNice shot – something almost Russian looking about that church to my eyes.
Renee
Posted at 08:46h, 07 JanuaryI was thinking that it looked Indian…but I definitely can see it on Red Square too…but much more colorful.
Debt Free Divas
Posted at 09:06h, 08 JanuaryThat is an amazing picture. Starting a new to-go list thanks to you!
Renee
Posted at 23:35h, 10 JanuaryIt’s my pleasure!
Michael
Posted at 07:04h, 11 JanuaryRenee, How can I forgive you? You were in Montmartre, my ‘hood and you didn’t say Hi? That has to be corrected. Next time you come to Paris, your first port of call will be moi! ‘K (And yes, that picture you have here is of our neighbour.)
InsideJourneys
Posted at 01:32h, 02 AugustWOW, this gorgeous! Love the clouds, the composition.
Very beautiful, Renee. Very beautiful.
Thanks for sharing,
Marcia
Renee
Posted at 15:45h, 02 AugustThanks, Marcia…..I sure miss it!
Paris
Posted at 09:00h, 20 DecemberHi,
Nice photo.
Tip about visiting the place: The southern side of Montmartre hill (your photo) is often crowded with tourists… I would recommend to climb the hill from northern side (Lamarck Caulaincourt) if you want to indulge yourself into the “real” Paris.
Renee
Posted at 13:46h, 28 DecemberThank you for that valuable tip!