Notre Dame
Our Lady, based on the Île de la Cité, is a beautiful world famous gothic cathedral in the 4th arrondissement.
Construction Timeline (wiki):
- 1160 Maurice de Sully (named Bishop of Paris), orders the original cathedral to be demolished.
- 1163 Cornerstone laid for Notre Dame de Paris—construction begins.
- 1182 Apse and choir completed.
- 1196 Bishop Maurice de Sully dies.
- c.1200 Work begins on western façade.
- 1208 Bishop Eudes de Sully dies. Nave vaults nearing completion.
- 1225 Western façade completed.
- 1250 Western towers and north rose window completed.
- c.1245–1260s Transepts remodeled in the Rayonnant style by Jean de Chelles then Pierre de Montreuil
Below you can see a photo of the organ of Notre Dame that was added in the 19th century (photo by maverick2003). At the bottom you can see a 360/180 virtual tour. Be sure to check out the rear of Notre Dame too.
Notre Dame de Paris is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe.
As you can see from the photos, it is very beautiful and looks good day and night.
It is free to enter, so be sure to go inside to take a look. We are sure you will find it stunning. There is however a fee to access the towers.
As you can see from the photos, it is very beautiful and looks good day and night.
It is free to enter, so be sure to go inside to take a look. We are sure you will find it stunning. There is however a fee to access the towers.
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