The BBC reports that a spokesman for the cathedral said the whole structure was burning and “there will be nothing left”.įrench President Emmanuel Macron is on his way to the scene. Fire fighters are tackling the blaze in the 850-year-old historic building, but its magnificent spire has already fallen, and everything is collapsing, leaving locals devastated and in disbelief. This building is a fantastic landmark that is very impressive to look at.An immense tragedy is currently unfolding in Paris as a fire has broken out in the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral and is spreading rapidly. I loved the architecture, and the cathedral itself. This was one of my favorite places to visit while living in France. To this day it is one of the largest religious buildings in the world and it is located in the heart of Paris, Ile de la Cite. The stain glass window or the rose windows is 32 feet around. Notre Dame is 425 feet long, 157 feet wide, and 114 feet high.
Notre Dame symbolizes the "eye" of Paris, or the "book" of Paris because it shows the change in art and history throughout time. Outside there are gargoyles statutes that sit near the top, looking over the street. Inside there are pews where people can sit for mass. There are also sculptures of saints and Mary that are place all around.
This is truly a sight to see! Inside the cathedral, there is an altar at the very front and mini altars all around the building. Notre Dame is also well-known for their glass stained windows. Ruskin mentions,' it was one of the first Gothic cathedrals to have arched exterior supports known as "flying buttresses"' (Ruskin). Flying buttresses, ribbed vaults, and columns are all characteristics of Gothic architecture. This is a common character trait in Gothic architecture. The windows, rooftops, and arches all come to a very pointed peak towards the top. The building resembles Gothic architecture in many ways. The cathedral construction officially started in 1163 and did not open until 1345. Notre Dame, one of Frances prize possessions, a building that not only resembles European Gothic Art but has been an inspiration for other buildings.
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