Notre-Dame de Paris (Paris)

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 cathedral, place with historical importance, Gothic (architecture), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Roman Catholic church, 14th century construction, fire tragedy
6 Parvis Notre-Dame
Place Jean-Paul II
75004 Paris
www.notredamedeparis.fr/en

This masterpiece of French Gothic architecture serves as the cathedral for the Archdiocese of Paris. It is one of Paris' most famous landmarks and one of France's most visited religious monuments. The cathedral housed many relics, including the Crown of Thorns. The church is the site of significant historic events, such as the coronation of Napoleon and the funeral of Charles de Gaulle. It was described extensively in Victor Hugo's novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the popularity of which helped lead to a large-scale restoration. Located at the historic center of Paris, Notre Dame de-Paris serves as France's Point Zero, or the point from which all distances are measured in the country.

Construction of the cathedral was launched by the Bishop of Paris, Maurice de Sully,in 1163. The cathedral was complete in 1345 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Currently, the cathedral's highest points are the two bell towers, which stand at a height of 69 meters (226 feet). Before April 15, 2019, the spire was the cathedral's highest point, at 91 meters (300 feet). The cathedral is known as one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture, especially for its flying buttresses, stained glass windows, and rib vaults.

The cathedral was heavily damaged during the French Revolution, during which many statues were destroyed. A large restoration project occurred between 1844 and 1864, supervised by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. A new restoration project was begun in 2018 to repair years of damage and decay. However, on 15 April 2019, the cathedral was heavily damaged in a large fire that completely destroyed the roof and spire. Many stained glass windows, the vaulted ceiling, and parts of the stone exterior were also damaged.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris
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Coordinates:   48°51'10"N   2°20'59"E

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  • Cornerstone laid 1163, principal construction completed 1345. Sunday masses: 6:30 PM (Saturday Anticipated); 8:30AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12:45PM, 6:30PM. Lauds (Morning Prayer) 9:30AM; Vespers (Evening Prayer) 5:30PM Weekday masses: 8AM, 9AM, 12Noon, 6:15PM; Vespers(sung) 5:45PM Confessions (in several languages) M-F (L-V) 9:30AM 7:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: Tue(Mar) 5:00-5:30PM Fri(Ven) 12:30PM-1:30PM
  • Photos and videos of the fire of Notre-Dame de Paris (2019): http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:2019_Notre-Dame_de_Paris_fire