The Notre-Dame is one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in Paris. It is located on a small island surrounded by the Seine. The literal translation of the landmark means "Our lady of Paris". The Cathedral is 130 meters high and is one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. The musical components consist of huge church bells, and a 3-piped organ making sure that Notre-Dame de Paris is standing out. The Cathedral was built in the 12th century began by Bishop Maurice de Sully, and was completed in the 13th century (1260).
During the French Revolution, the Cathedral became a target that unfortunately led to a lot of damage. Much of the Religious art was either destroyed or heavily damaged. In the 21st century, the roof caught fire, and restoration began in 2019. The restoration is hopefully finished in 2024, just in time for the opening of the Summer Olympics in Paris.
The Notre Dame was unfortunately closed as it was under construction. Due to the limited amount of time that we could spend in Paris, we had to make some choices. I'd love to see the building from up close, but as we were on our way to the Panthéon I had to settle with a photograph from a distance. Still, the details were stunning and easy to recognize, even from afar.
Once we got back home, I wished I took more photographs of the Notré Dame, but at the same time, it is a promise to get back to the French capital to discover and see more of the city. For now, I have to settle with this shot which surprised me a lot. The details of the Cathedral are insane, like -all- historical buildings in Paris.
A short story, compared to all the others, I know. I have yet one short story to share that will conclude and bring an end to my Parisian travels and photography. Along the way, we've learned quite a lot about the city and its beauty.
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