Restoration and completion of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, Paris (external works and surroundings)

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architectural restoration project heritage conservation project urban design intervention

The Restoration and completion of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Paris (external works and surroundings) refers to the 20th-century architectural and urban design interventions that finalized and enhanced the basilica’s exterior appearance and its prominent setting atop Montmartre.

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Predicate	Object
instanceOf	architectural restoration project ⓘ heritage conservation project ⓘ urban design intervention ⓘ
aim	to enhance the basilica’s setting on Montmartre ⓘ to finalize the exterior appearance of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur ⓘ to improve access and public use of the surroundings ⓘ to preserve the architectural integrity of the basilica’s exterior ⓘ to reinforce the symbolic and visual role of Sacré-Cœur in Paris ⓘ
appliesToPart	exterior of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur ⓘ forecourts and terraces of Sacré-Cœur ⓘ public spaces around Sacré-Cœur ⓘ stairways leading to Sacré-Cœur ⓘ
country	France ⓘ
designConcern	accommodation of large numbers of visitors on terraces and stairs ⓘ framing of long-distance views toward the basilica ⓘ relationship between the basilica and the urban fabric of Montmartre ⓘ treatment of slopes to prevent erosion and stabilize the hill ⓘ visual alignment of stairways, terraces, and façade axes ⓘ
hasAspect	architectural completion of exterior details ⓘ completion of access routes and staircases to the basilica ⓘ conservation of exterior stonework and ornamentation ⓘ enhancement of visual prominence of the basilica in the Paris skyline ⓘ integration of basilica with surrounding public spaces ⓘ landscaping of gardens and green areas around the basilica ⓘ management of visitor circulation on the Montmartre hilltop ⓘ treatment of retaining walls and terraces on the Montmartre slope ⓘ urban landscape design on Montmartre hilltop ⓘ
heritageStatusContext	Basilica of Sacré-Cœur is a protected historic monument in France NERFINISHED ⓘ
influencedBy	heritage conservation policies of 20th-century Paris authorities ⓘ historicist architectural character of Sacré-Cœur ⓘ picturesque urban character of Montmartre ⓘ touristic importance of Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre ⓘ
location	Montmartre, Paris, France NERFINISHED ⓘ
mainSubject	Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, Paris NERFINISHED ⓘ
relatedTo	construction of terraces and grand staircases on the south side of Montmartre ⓘ creation and arrangement of the parvis in front of Sacré-Cœur ⓘ installation and renewal of exterior lighting of the basilica ⓘ integration of the basilica with surrounding parks and planted slopes ⓘ maintenance and cleaning of the travertine stone façade ⓘ management of pedestrian routes between Montmartre streets and the basilica ⓘ urban design of viewpoints and panoramas over Paris ⓘ
result	consolidation of Sacré-Cœur as a major Paris landmark ⓘ creation of a sequence of public spaces leading up to the basilica ⓘ enhanced visitor experience of the Montmartre hilltop environment ⓘ improved legibility of the basilica’s silhouette from distant viewpoints ⓘ
timePeriod	20th century ⓘ

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