La Cathédrale Notre Dame

La Cathédrale Notre Dame

This is the La Cathedrale Notre Dame, known as the "cradle of Paris" for its religious purposes. Its construction started in 1163 and was completed in 1345, by Bishop Maurice de Sully. The Cathedral is known for its gothic-like features (such as gargoyles and chimeras), which were used to represent Paris as the capital of France. The purpose of the Cathedral was to rebuild a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary; which was Maurice de Sully's focal point. The church has a height of 315' (96 m), complete with two towers that measure 69 meters (226 ft). Throughout its time, the Cathedral has been restored many times due to damages after the French Revolution. However, it was later restored in the nineteenth century, and carefully preserved in-between the years of 1991 and 2001.

Unusual Facts:

1. The Cathedral is often referred to as the "Notre Dame de Paris", which is translated into "Our Lady of Paris" in French.
2. After Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" the Cathedral went through intense restoration.
3. La Cathédrale Notre Dame is located on the Ile de la Cite, which is the very heart of Paris.