Basilique du Sacré Cœur - Paris, France
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N 48° 53.171 E 002° 20.586
31U E 451843 N 5415011
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic church located at the summit of the Montmartre area of Paris.
Waymark Code: WMBWJF
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 06/27/2011
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A popular landmark of Paris, it is located on the highest point of the city. This large white structure is the most noticeable feature when viewing Paris from the Eiffel Tower. Basilique du Sacré-Cœur was built to atone for the perceived excesses of the Second Empire and the uprising of the Paris Commune of 1871, as it was built in the heart of the rebellious neighborhood. It is also dedicated in honor of the 58,000 who lost their lives during the Franco-Prussian War.
Issued by France to commemorate Transport, A Century in Stamps
It depicts a Mobylette motorcycle in front of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur.
Stamp Issuing Country: France
Date of Issue: March 25, 2002
Denomination: 0.46 €
Color: multicolor
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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