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Église de la Madeleine (Paris)

Église de la Madeleine in Paris is a striking Roman Catholic church renowned for its neoclassical architecture, resembling a Greek temple with grand Corinthian columns. Located near the Place de la Madeleine, it was originally intended as a temple to Mars and later converted into a church in the 19th century. Its impressive façade and spacious interior host religious services, concerts, and art exhibitions. The church’s design emphasizes symmetry and grandeur, making it a significant cultural and architectural landmark that combines historical religious purpose with artistic elegance.