Basilica of Saint-Denis

Summary

Basilica of Saint-Denis is a minor basilica^[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of minor_basilica entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,575 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Basilica of Saint-Denis received the label Tourisme et Handicap^[3].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[4].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis is located in Saint-Denis^[5].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis is in the country of France^[6].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's instance of is recorded as minor basilica^[7].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's instance of is recorded as Catholic cathedral^[8].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's architect is recorded as Abbot Suger^[9].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis is operated by Centre des monuments nationaux^[10].
• Denis is named after Basilica of Saint-Denis^[11].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's architectural style is recorded as Gothic architecture^[12].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis is part of Royal abbey of Saint-Denis^[13].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's Commons category is recorded as Basilique Saint-Denis^[14].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's patron saint is recorded as Denis^[15].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis comprises Q135207077^[16].
• January 17, 1101 marks the founding of Basilica of Saint-Denis^[17].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's religious order is recorded as Benedictines^[18].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 48.935555555556, 'lon': 2.3597222222222}^[19].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's located on street is recorded as Rue de la Légion-d'Honneur^[20].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's diocese is recorded as Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Denis^[21].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's dedicated to is recorded as Denis^[22].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's official website is recorded as http://www.saint-denis-basilique.fr/^[23].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Basilique Saint-Denis^[24].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's visitors per year is recorded as {'amount': '+139140'}^[25].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's visitors per year is recorded as {'amount': '+44030'}^[26].
• Basilica of Saint-Denis's visitors per year is recorded as {'amount': '+52570'}^[27].

Body

Geography

Basilica of Saint-Denis is in the country of France^[6]. It is located in Saint-Denis^[5]. It is part of Royal abbey of Saint-Denis^[13].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include minor basilica^[7] and Catholic cathedral^[8]. Heritage statuses include classified historical monument^[28] and Tentative World Heritage Site^[29]. Basilica of Saint-Denis's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[4].

History and Context

January 17, 1101 marks the founding of Basilica of Saint-Denis^[17]. Denis is named after it^[11].

Cultural Significance

Things named for Basilica of Saint-Denis include Saint-Denis^[30], a commune of France^[31], in France^[32] and Basilique de Saint-Denis^[33], a metro station^[34], in France^[35].

Why It Matters

Basilica of Saint-Denis ranks in the top 1% of minor_basilica entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,575 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] It is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for it include Saint-Denis^[30], a commune of France^[31], in France^[32] and Basilique de Saint-Denis^[33], a metro station^[34], in France^[35].

FAQs

What awards did Basilica of Saint-Denis receive?

Honors received include label Tourisme et Handicap^[3].