Notre-Dame de Paris - Wikipedia
WEBNotre-Dame de Paris (French: [nɔtʁ(ə) dam də paʁi] ⓘ; meaning "Our Lady of Paris"), often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, [a] is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the River Seine), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
The towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris - French Moments
WEBApr 15, 2020 · Notre-Dame became a prototype of Gothic cathedrals in Europe. The western façade of Notre-Dame dates back to the 13th century. Completion of the North Tower took place in 1240 and the South Tower in 1250. In the 19th century, architect Viollet-le-Duc undertook a great restoration of the cathedral.
Notre-Dame de Paris | History, Style, Fire, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Two massive early Gothic towers (1210–50) crown the western facade, which is divided into three stories and has its doors adorned with fine early Gothic carvings and surmounted by a row of figures of Old Testament kings. The two towers are 223 feet (68 meters) high; the spires with which they were to be crowned were never added.
About The Notre Dame Towers | Paris Insiders Guide
WEBThe celebrated twin bell towers of Notre Dame Cathedral have been watching over Paris for nine centuries. Before the fire it was possible to climb to the top via a narrow winding stone staircase. The 387-step climb rewarded the visitor with a …
The Majestic Layout of Notre-Dame - Friends of Notre-Dame de …
WEBNotre-Dame Cathedral is the largest religious building built in Europe in the 12th century. It stands as a testament to the real technological feat achieved by architects of the Middle Ages. Like most French cathedrals, Notre-Dame de Paris draws a …
Notre-Dame's transformation five years after fire - BBC
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Five years after a devastating fire at the iconic Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, video shows the progress of renovation work. The 850-year-old Gothic building's spire and roof collapsed in...
Notre Dame's Spire: A Masterpiece of Gothic Architecture
WEBNotre-Dame Cathedral’s iconic spire was the work of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, architect of the restoration of the cathedral in the 19th century. Culminating at 96 meters in height, it was an architectural feat in its time. The spire was destroyed in …
An 800-year history of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral - National …
WEBApr 15, 2019 · Notre Dame de Paris is perhaps France’s most famous landmark: standing tall at the heart of the city for centuries, accepting the people’s reverance one day, then facing their rejection on...
Visiting the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris: Attractions
WEBDec 25, 2023 · The Cathédrale Notre-Dame makes a grand first impression. From its splendid location on the Île-de-la-Cité, the cathedral's towers and flying buttresses seem to magically spring forth from the Seine River and soar ambitiously towards heaven.
Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris’ Most Famous Gothic Cathedral
WEBThe towers of Notre Dame. The cathedral has two towers standing 226 ft (69 metres) tall on its façade. Visitors can climb to the top and, apart from the magnificent views of Paris, you can visit the bell tower, where the Hunchback of Notre Dame lived, and see the cathedral’s multiple gargoyles.