These Historic Photos Of Notre Dame Cathedral Show Its Eventful Past

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The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire Monday, causing catastrophic damage. Here's a look back at one of the city's most historic landmarks.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral, France, late 19th or early 20th century. The Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris was begun in the 12th century. The western facade was built between c1200 and 1225.The exterior of the cathedral is adorned with sculptures illustrating biblical stories, known as the"poor people's book," as, historically, the majority of parishioners could not read.

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral with a general view of the Seine river and its surroundings, June 26, 2018.A monument light and sound show, named"Dame de Coeur" by stage director Bruno Seillier, is projected on the facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral in October 2018.A photo taken on June 28, 2017 shows the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral, as the monument needs a huge restoration.

 

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