Church of Saint-Sulpice built

1646 CE.

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The Church of Saint-Sulpice (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sylpis] ) is a Catholic church in Paris, France, on the east side of Place Saint-Sulpice, in the 6th arrondissement. It is the second largest church in the city. It is dedicated to Sulpitius the Pious. Construction of the present building, the second on the site, began in 1646. During the 18th century, an elaborate gnomon, the Gnomon of Saint-Sulpice, was constructed in the church. Saint-Sulpice is also known for its Great Organ, one of the most significant organs in the world, and its titular organists, including Charles-Marie Widor and Marcel Dupré.

Text from the Wikipedia article Saint-Sulpice, Paris, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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