Notre-Dame de Paris, referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
The cathedral was consecrated to the Virgin Mary and considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colourful rose windows, as well as the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style.
Major components that make Notre Dame stand out include its large historic organ and its immense church bells.
On April 15, 2019 it was severely damaged by a massive fire that led to the collapse of the roof and flèche.
Despite the closure for the restoration works, the basilica remains the seat of the chair of the archbishop of Paris, without the establishment of a procathedral.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004
Phone: +33142345610
Site:
https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/Location inserted by
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