The Architecture of Scare Coeur

Sacre Coeur, A roman catholic monument, combines the architecture of both Basilica of St. Vital and also tat of the Basilica of St. Francis. The Sacre Coeur Basilica has the impact structure of the Basilica at St. Vitale, but maintains the extravagant gothic and romanistique exterior of the St. Francis Basilica. In terms of floor plan, Sacre Coeur has a relatively short nave which is topped by a larger apse. Similar to that of St. Francis, paintings of whom the church is dedicated (Jesus Christ) can be found.


Seen here, a painting of Jesus can be found on the dome. In terms of lighting, the building is relatively well lit, a few different forms of windows can be found located around the structure. Just on a final note, the three arch ways in the entrance of the building could, go figure, be a representation of the holy trinity's welcoming aura.