The interior decor of Notre-Dame invokes a sense of wonder. Its sanctuary, its colors, its windows are captured in photographs by almost a million visitors every year.
Here is some information about its main artistic attractions.
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The initial phase of the decoration planned by the architect, O'Donnell attracted much criticism. In fact, the decor during the early years, shows developments that are rather different to ones at present.
Here are some highlights of the architectural and decorative wonders of the Basilica.
In 1889, the priest Léon-Alfred Sentenne entrusted the architects Perreault and Mesnard with the construction of a chapel for ceremonies gathering a limited number of people, such as weddings and funerals. Baptized “Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur”, it is inaugurated on December 8, 1891.
