Inside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Communion at Notre Dame de Paris
I took these photos at the legendary Notre Dame de Paris, a gorgeous Catholic church in Paris, France. It was one of the first Gothic cathedrals to be built and has unbelievably intricate design, both inside and outside. It is well known for its frightening gargoyles and flying buttresses (it was one of the first buildings in the world to use the latter). Construction on the cathedral began in 1163. Several different architects worked on it and many design changes were made; it wasn’t completely finished until 1345. The ceilings inside are unbelievably tall, and its massive stained glass windows are breathtaking.
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How cool that you actually went to a Mass at Notre Dame. A cultural experience that many would overlook.
Have you seen the Gothic cathedral from Milan or the one from Koln? They are both impressive and huge. A must see.
I am going to see all this in my Christmas vacation to France.