Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame-de-Paris – is a beautiful religious building located in France. It was erected back in 1315 on the lands of the island of Sita, located on the Seine River. This Gothic temple is undoubtedly the most famous in Europe, as evidenced by the high attendance of its tourists, who, annually, here number approximately 12 million.
For more than a century, Notre Dame de Paris was the main urban center where many ceremonies were held. It was here that the rite of coronation, marriages took place, and the Parliament of the country sat in the walls of the cathedral. Neither the rich nor the poor passed this place, the first here saved values, while the latter sought shelter.
The Cathedral of the Mother of God is unique in its architecture. It has a huge bell that weighs close to six tons. The sound of the largest bell can be heard very rarely, but the rest, nominal bells, ring twice a day. The main facade of the temple holds three doors, over which various episodes belonging to the Gospel are depicted. Here are captured the angels, the rebellious dead, the king, as well as Christ. The doors of the cathedral are embellished by a variety of reliefs. The roof of the structure has a weight of more than 200 tons, and consists of lead plates. In the Cathedral of the Paris Mother of God there is a place for sculptures and paintings by talented masters. There is a tradition here, according to which, on the first day of May, these works are presented to the temple as a gift. Tourists are very lured, the next shrine belonging to him — The crown of thorns of the Savior, as well as part of the cross with a nail that Jesus himself was crucified with. The temple has magnificent observation deck, from where, in cloudless weather, Paris itself is visible.
During the French Revolution, the Cathedral of the Mother of God of Paris was robbed and, over time, turned first into « temple of the mind », and later served as a warehouse of wines. At this cruel time, all but one bells were melted. Back to the shrine, turned the temple of Napoleon in 1804.
Notre Dame de Paris is witnessing more than one important historical event that occurred in the state. Before going out to war, the crusaders prayed here, the temple is the coronation place of Henry VI, the first French parliament was convened here by Philip IV, the wedding of Maria Stewart with Francis II took place within the walls of the cathedral, the crown of the emperor Napaleon was also dressed here in 1804.
The Cathedral of the Mother of God is a famous temple, which is very popular among pilgrims. The walls of the cathedral can accommodate 9,000 people. Many services take place here, during which specially equipped screens are used, where you can read prayer texts in different languages. In the cathedral sounds wonderful music, which is created by a huge organ. Before the fire, 14 million people a year visited him in the cathedral.
On April 15, 2019, there was a fire that was extinguished only the next day. As a result of the fire, a spire and part of the roof collapsed. The main damage was done to the roof and some interior spaces. Pictures, statues, organ inside the cathedral suffered from smoke, fire and water from extinguishing a fire.
