La Madeleine Church Paris

La Madeleine Church in Paris was constructed in the early 1800s at the commissioning of Napoleon in honor of St. Mary Magdalene. The neo-classical style structure boasts a total of 52 Corinthian columns that stand 20 meters high. The church itself has three domes and a single nave, which are decorated in Renaissance-style art. A statue of St. Mary Magdalene sculpted by Charles Marochetti is housed inside the structure above the high altar. The organ inside was crafted by Aristide Cavaille-Coll, who was a celebrated instrument maker during the 1800s. The organ is said to be one of the city’s best. Visitors who stay in discount hotels near the La Madeleine Church in Paris will find themselves in the city’s 8th arrondissement. The church is also located near the Place de la Concorde and the Place Vendome.