Monday, April 22, 2019

Notre Dame Cathedral


On April 15, 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was destroyed by fire.  

Since the fire started in the rafters under the roof they were able to save many of the artifacts in the church and the towers.  

So they will rebuild.  

But since it took 200 years the first time, the 10 year timetable they have been discussing seems unrealistic.

The fire was probably started by restorers.  Just like the one in Windsor Castle a few years back.  

They were working on the spire and removed the 12 Apostle statues before the fire.  So they are ok.

As are the famous Rose stained glass windows.  But the roof and spire are gone.

Because Notre Dame is both beautiful and historic, Edward and I visited it on both our trips to Paris.  

And even climbed the stairs to get up close and personal with the gargoyles.  

This pic is of Edward showing off our newest French refrigerator magnet in front of Notre Dame - a baguette of course!  

I'm so glad that we had a chance to enjoy Notre Dame when we did.  And am sad for those who have not.

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Cheers!
PJ

(c) 2019 PJ Lehrer
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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