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The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris
The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, also known as Notre Dame de Paris (French for "Our Lady of Paris"), is a Gothic cathedral in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. Its main entrance faces west. The island is located on the Île de la Cité's eastern half.
Unlike older Romanesque construction, the sculptures and stained glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral show a strong influence of naturalism. It was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and it was built during the course of the Gothic era.
The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris
The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, also known as Notre Dame de Paris (French for "Our Lady of Paris"), is a Gothic cathedral in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. Its main entrance faces west. The island is located on the Île de la Cité's eastern half.
Unlike older Romanesque construction, the sculptures and stained glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral show a strong influence of naturalism. It was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and it was built during the course of the Gothic era.
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00:02Today, we'll showcase you about Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre-Dame.
00:12The Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris, also known as Notre-Dame de Paris French for Our Lady of Paris,
00:20is a Gothic cathedral in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
00:27Its main entrance faces west.
00:30The island is located on the Île-de-la-Cite's eastern half.
00:38Unlike older Romanesque construction, the sculptures and stained glass windows of Notre-Dame Cathedral show a strong influence of naturalism.
00:50It was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and it was built during the course of the Gothic era.
00:59The construction of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris began in the 12th century,
01:06but it was not completed for another 300 years.
01:12It is today one of France's most well-known churches, as well as one of the oldest.
01:20The different architectural styles that run throughout the structure demonstrate the length of time it took to construct.
01:30There are portions that reflect the Renaissance and Naturalism eras of building,
01:36despite the fact that it is largely French Gothic.
01:42The building's exceptional yet eccentric attractiveness is enhanced by the various styles.
01:51The original design of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris did not contain flying buttresses.
02:00However, as the cathedral was built, the thinner walls popularized in the Gothic design climbed higher and higher,
02:09causing stress fractures as the walls pushed outward,
02:15in an attempt to solve the difficulty.
02:19The cathedral's architects constructed supports around the outside walls, and following extensions maintained the practice.
02:29The structure was one of the first in the world to incorporate a flying buttress arched exterior supports.
02:40The cathedral has sustained significant damage during its long history,
02:46not least during the French Revolution in 1786.
02:52It was thankfully sympathetically restored and continues to draw visitors from all over the world.
03:01Despite their own personal convictions,
03:06people of all faiths and countries marvel at the cathedral's distinctive magnificence,
03:12which has hosted many religious rituals and historical events.
03:19The Notre-Dame Cathedral is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful examples of French Gothic architecture.
03:30Notre-Dame is a French word that means, Our Lady, and it is widely used in the names of Catholic churches in Francophone nations.
03:41The formal chair cathedral of the Archbishop of Paris, Henri Cardinal Windtois, is housed at the Notre-Dame Cathedral,
03:52which is the actual cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris.
03:59There are extensive exhibits of artwork, furniture,
04:04and many priceless artifacts that mirror the Neo-Gothic design within the Cathedral of Notre-Dame.
04:13Tourists are welcome to enter the church for a modest entrance fee to view and admire these pieces.
04:22They can also attend Mass three times a day,
04:27which is a popular attraction for Christian visitors.
04:33There are a number of lovely Parisian hotels in the immediate vicinity of the church,
04:41all of which provide magnificent views of the cathedral in its entirety.
04:48The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is probably most recognized for its connection to the Hunchback of Notre-Dame story,
04:57which has been immortalized in various cartoons and films.
05:04But it is the unequal, flawless example of French Gothic architecture that continues to attract people from all over the world.
05:15Over the last few years, Notre-Dame has become one of Paris' most popular tourist destinations.
05:23Its importance to France and the globe was reinforced following the fire that severely damaged it.
05:32Massive world support and swift pledges of financial aid for its reconstruction underlined its importance to France and the world.
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