Mary Magdalene Church

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The Mary Magdalene Church (Eglise de la Madeleine) is a beautiful structure in Paris. The neo-classical building was built over period of years dating back to the mid 1700s.

Mary Magdalene Church in Paris France
Mary Magdalene Church, Paris

For the most part, however, the building was erected by Napoleon in the early 1800s as a memorial that was called the "Temple to the Glory of the Great Army".

Eglise de la Madeleine in Paris France
Mary Magdalene Church, Paris 

The design of the church was based on the Roman Pantheon.

Mary Magdalene Church is located in the Louvre District of Paris France.

 

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