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7 Facts About The Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris
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Notre Dame de Paris, which is commonly called Notre Dame is a medieval era Catholic catherdral located on the Ile de la Cite in the fourth arrondissement in Paris, France
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The Notre Dame Cathedral was built in honour of the Virgin Mary. It started started getting built in 1163 A.D. under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was completed by 1260 A.D.
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The Notre Dame Cathedral suffered descration during the French Revolution between 1789 to 1790 that led to destruction of much of its religious imagery
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It is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture that differs from the Romanesque style, featuring its flying buttress, rib vaults, large rose windows and sculpture decorations
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Notre Dame Cathedral is also known for its exceptional three pipe organs and its grand church bells that add further grandeur to its larger-than-life aspect
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During the 19th century, the Notre Dame Cathedral hosted the coronation of Napolean Bonaparte and funerals of many of the French Republic's presidents
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During 1831, French Romantic author, poet and politician Victor Hugo's novel, Notre Dame de Paris led to interest being driven to the Cathedral, and its consequent restoration between 1844 to 1864 by Eugene Viollet le Duc
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