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Notre-Dame de Paris
Cathedral in Paris, France, built 1163–1345 in Gothic style
This article is about the French cathedral. For other uses, see Notre-Dame de Paris (disambiguation).
Church in Paris, France
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South façade and the nave of Notre-Dame in 2017, two years before the fire | |
| 48°51′11″N2°21′00″E / 48.85306°N 2.35000°E / 48.85306; 2.35000 | |
| Location | Parvis Notre-Dame – Place Jean-Paul-II, Paris |
| Country | France |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Website | Official website |
| Former name(s) | Replaced the Cathedral of Etienne |
| Status | Cathedral, minor basilica |
| Founded | 24 March 1163 to 25 April 1163 (laying of the cornerstone) |
| Founder(s) | Maurice de Sully |
| Consecrated | 19 May 1182 (high altar) |
| Relics held | Crown of thorns, a nail from the True Cross, and a sliver of the True Cross |
| Functional status | Reopened 7 December 2024 |
| Architectural type | Gothic |
| Style | F • Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral was historical first in using iron reinforcements in the 12th centuryAt the time of its construction in the mid-12th century, Notre-Dame was the tallest building ever erected, reaching a height of 32 meters. Previous research suggests that this record was made possible by combining a number of architectural innovations. However, despite extensive use of iron reinforcements in more recent cathedrals and in efforts to restore old buildings, it has been unclear what role iron might have played in Notre-Dame's initial construction. Now, the 2019 fire and subsequent restoration have allowed L'Héritier and colleagues to access previously concealed parts of Notre-Dame that hold clues to the possible use of iron in its construction. The researchers obtained samples of material from 12 iron staples used to bind stones together in different parts of the building, including the tribunes, nave aisles, and upper walls. They applied radiocarbon dating as we • My Romantic Date with a Historic IconLove at first sight. This may sound like a cliché, yet this was what inom truly felt the instant I met her. She was one of the most gorgeous jewels I've ever seen. I used to only read, study, and admire her in books during my lärjunge days in architecture school. And inom kept on fantasizing that one day I'd get to personally be in her presence. That momentous occasion finally arrived. And inom couldn't believe my eyes when there she was, within my grasp - the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. In Episode 7 of Architecture Moments™, we're going to journey to what's considered to be the most romantic city in the world: Paris. So, are you ready to fall in love? Follow me as we unravel the mysteries as to why this stunning piece of historical architecture in France is beloved by many. Trove of Interesting FactsThe Notre Dame Cathedral has countless tales embedded within its ancient walls. Thus, this publication would simply not be |