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4 days ago · Notre-Dame de Paris is a cathedral church in Paris. The most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, it is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest. A fire in 2019 destroyed most of the cathedral’s roof and the entire 19th-century spire.
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1 day ago · Cathedrals have always been more than just places of worship; they are masterpieces of architecture and symbols of cultural heritage. These grand structures, scattered across the world, tell tales ...
3 days ago · A pagan city lies below the cathedral. Notre-Dame’s façade features some recycled architecture. Notre-Dame had a “forest” in its roof. Its flying buttresses were Gothic trendsetters. 28 of ...
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Jul 5, 2024 · Milan Cathedral, cathedral in Milan whose construction began in 1386 and took five centuries to complete. Final details on the facade were completed in 1965. The original plan for a Gothic cathedral with a cruciform nave and transept in Milan was commissioned by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo in.
Jun 27, 2024 · Cologne Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral church, located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features immense twin towers that stand 515 feet (157 metres) tall. The cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
1 day ago · The cathedral is a widely recognized symbol of the city of Paris and the French nation. In 1805, it was awarded honorary status as a minor basilica. As the cathedral of the archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame contains the cathedra of the archbishop of Paris (currently Laurent Ulrich).
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