(Last Update: 03.09.2024) of paris Notre Dame CathedralThe second largest church after Saint-Sulpice (you are slutty), is one of the most important addresses of your Paris trip, with its architecture, the "sacred relics" it contains, and the fountain and square in front of it. Especially Notre Dame Cathedral After the fire, Saint Sulpice gained importance once again because it would remain closed due to restoration work that would take years, and Saint Sulpice took on the task of being the first church. The funeral ceremony of the former president of France, Jacques Chirac, who passed away in September 2019, was also held here.
1870The church, completed in , is a truly impressive structure with its magnificent architecture and the feeling of spaciousness it creates when you enter it. The natural light effects on the façade are worth seeing, especially at sunset. Before entering the main door of the church, I especially recommend you to lift your head up in the columned entrance section and get lost in the details. Every time I pass here, I think of the ancient city of Ephesus. Celsus Library It is coming.
When you enter through the columned entrance of the Saint Sulpice Church, which forms an integrity with the square and pool in front of it, you will immediately see on your left the shroud of Jesus Christ, which is believed to be the shroud of the Prophet Jesus, which has a very important value in the Christian world and also causes endless debates. Shroud of TurinThe reproduction of is exhibited here. Even though I have visited this place many times, my dear friend who came to visit me in Paris Mehpare I was very impressed when I saw the Shroud of Turin while visiting the Church of Saint Sulpice during a trip we made with , and thanks to him, I became aware of this shroud and its importance in Christian history.
In addition, Saint Sulpice Church is an important place to find traces of the "Rose Line", which came to the fore with the book "Da Vinci Code". Indeed, when you enter the church, you see a brass line running along the floor. This line was considered the prime meridian on Earth until 1884. As you know, Greenwich later became the prime meridian. I also love the information that the prime meridian used to be in Paris. Mehpare I learned thanks to…
In addition to all this information, visiting the Saint Sulpice Church with its huge organ, magnificent wall decorations and paintings, breathing in that mystical air by sitting and resting for a while will add a different meaning to your day. Of course, you cannot visit this place without taking a full tour of the church; You encounter a different beauty in every corner.
6. boroughThis church located in Boulevard Saint GermainAt the top of , Jardin du Luxembourg – Luxembourg GardenIt is also on the lower side of; In other words, it is located at an easy spot on the road that you can stop by while passing by. M4 metro As soon as you get off at the "Saint Sulpice" station of the line and turn onto Rue du Vieux Colombier street, it will appear in front of you and impress you with all its splendor.
While you're here, it's a good idea to keep some magazine information in your pocket; Catherine Deneuve, one of France's famous film actresses, lives in a house overlooking this square. Maybe it has moved, I need to verify this information, whoever will benefit from it :)
Forget about this, I suggest you do not forget to visit this magnificent church at sunset. Also, the famous French painter Eugène Delacroix, who decorated the Saint-Anges Chapel of the church for six years, used it as a house and workshop near the church at that time and is now converted into a museum. Eugène Delacroix MuseumPlease don't forget to visit.
Oh also A Week in Paris I would be happy if you remember this article with a smile while reading the chapter of my book that takes place in this church.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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