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Here I am talking about one of the historical places of Paris which is damaged after the fire was extinguished. I am talking about notre dame
Let's find out Some history about Notre dame
Notre dame meaning "Our Lady of Paris", often referred to simply as Notre Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
The cathedral is consecrated to the Virgin Mary and is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Its innovative use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colorful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style.
In 1991 ED, it is designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.
The cathedral was begun in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was largely complete by 1260, though it was modified frequently in the ensuing centuries.
In the 1790s, Notre Dame suffered desecration during the French Revolution; much of its religious imagery was damaged or destroyed. In 1804, the cathedral was the site of the Coronation of Napoleon I as Emperor of France and witnessed the baptism of Henri, Count of Chambord in 1821 and the funerals of several presidents of the Third French Republic.
Popular interest in the cathedral blossomed soon after the publication, in 1831, of Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This led to a major restoration project between 1844 and 1864, supervised by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who added the cathedral's iconic spire.
The liberation of Paris was celebrated within Notre Dame in 1944 with the singing of the Magnificat.
The cathedral is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the city of Paris and the French nation.
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