Notre Dame
Notre Dame refers to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a famous Gothic cathedral located in the heart of Paris, France, on the Île de la Cité. It is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and has been a symbol of French culture and history for centuries. The cathedral's construction began in 1163 and was completed in 1345. It is known for its impressive flying buttresses, stained-glass windows, particularly the famous rose windows, and its iconic twin towers that rise over the city. Inside, the cathedral houses remarkable works of art, sculptures, and relics, including a crown of thorns believed to have been worn by Jesus during his crucifixion. The cathedral also gained worldwide attention for its role in Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (1831), which brought the cathedral into the spotlight of both French literature and global culture. In 2019, a devastating fire caused extensive damage to the structure, destroying the roof and...