France:The Marvelous Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
These pictures below are the magnificent views of the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, France. The Roman Catholic have dedicated this basilica to its patron saint; the Virgin Mary. The development of Lyon’s basilica started in 1972 by the architect Pierre Bossan. Its unusual design draws from a variety of architectural influences such as the Gothic cathedrals, the Romanesque architecture and naturalism. From the floor to the ceiling the basilica is richly decorated with gold to show the Church’s wealth and power. At that time whether the Roman Catholic is rich or powerful is another question! It took 4 years to build this richly decorated basilica.
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That was a visual treat! What a stunning place and the pictures give a great inside -outside aspect of the place.
Fantastic photography. You have brought back some great memories. Thank you.
beautiful photos. however I must object to the mis-characterization that the basilica was built to show the church’s wealth and power. we Catholics truly wish to give glory to God through creating beauty in his honor.
It´s a very power place besides maravellous.
I have visited Notre-Dame on my trip to France, and yes of course it’s magnificent. If it is looking so beautiful in the pictures only in reality it’s just mind blowing.
What breathtaking workmanship this is. We don’t make any buildings this beautiful anymore… what a pity.
Now if I had some spare money I’d build me one of these rather than the world’s largest statue of Jesus.
hey!
were you around lyon on the 8th?!
it was the Fête des lumières!
Wow, those are amazing photos! I would love to visit one day but alas I doubt I will get to but I can imagine through photos such as these.
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