A marvel from the past
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A marvel from the past

The Hindu  

A medieval Catholic cathedral built on an island in the Seine in Paris, France, this outstanding example of French Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame, dates back to the 12th-13th centuries. Lamenting the disfigurement of the structure, Hugo writes: “On the face of this ancient queen of our cathedrals, beside each wrinkle one invariably finds a scar.” The cathedral is famous for its stained glass windows that spread over 1,100 sq.ft. Notre Dame’s “forest” — the lattice-like wooden structure under the roof constructed from centuries-old oak trees — was destroyed. Fun facts Paris’ geographic centre, or Point Zéro, is right in front of Notre Dame.

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Notre Dame Cathedral is reborn in a darkened world
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Notre Dame Cathedral is reborn in a darkened world

Live Mint  

PARIS—The limestone facade of Notre Dame Cathedral is radiant. Notre Dame’s revival is nothing short of a miracle to many, a sign that cooperation across France and beyond to achieve a singular goal is still possible. Macron’s many opponents—from protesters on the streets to lawmakers in the National Assembly—see the return of Notre Dame differently. In his 19th-century novel “The …

Notre Dame Cathedral resurrection: What to expect when the Cathedral reopens on December 7
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Notre Dame Cathedral resurrection: What to expect when the Cathedral reopens on December 7

The Hindu  

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral reopens on December 7, five-and-a-half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout. A medieval Gothic masterpiece, Notre Dame de Paris is one of the French capital’s most beloved and visited monuments, celebrated for its rib vaulting, flying buttresses, stunning stained-glass windows and carved stone gargoyles. Victor Hugo helped make the …

Miracles and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Miracles and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance

New Indian Express  

PARIS: The more than five-year reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral has featured some near-miraculous recoveries, as well as several controversies. With the cathedral set to formally re-open on Saturday, AFP looks at some of the key moments: The saviours Paris firefighters won universal praise for their swift and decisive action on the evening of April 15, 2019, with officers later …

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years

LA Times  

“The cathedral burned, she collapsed, and I collapsed the same day,” said Notre Dame Cathedral chief architect Philippe Villeneuve. “I gradually got back up as she got back up.” The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. “This was about restoring the heart of France.” People …

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years

Associated Press  

PARIS — The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. “If I can make doubt there was ever a fire, then I’ve erased the horror.” Inked devotion While his restoration adhered faithfully to the historical designs of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, Villeneuve found a deeply personal way to …

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new interior 5 years after massive fire forced its closure
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new interior 5 years after massive fire forced its closure

Firstpost  

Notre Dame Cathedral has revealed its newly restored interior after five years of reconstruction, ahead of its reopening for worship on December 8 After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new self to the world on Friday, a watershed in the rebirth from its devastating fire in 2019. The occasion …

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire

Associated Press  

PARIS — After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new self to the world on Friday, a watershed in the rebirth from its devastating fire in 2019. The occasion is French President Emmanuel Macron’s final visit to the construction site to see the restored interiors for himself before the iconic …

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire
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Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire

LA Times  

The 12th century Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral’s limestone walls look brand new, cleaned not only of dust from a devastating fire but also of grime that had accumulated for centuries. After more than five years of frenetic, but sometimes interrupted, reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral showed itself anew to the world Friday, with rebuilt soaring ceilings and bright stonework softening …

Bells of Notre-Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire
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Bells of Notre-Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire

Al Jazeera  

Moment marks milestone in the Paris cathedral’s restoration, five years after a blaze ripped through the Gothic gem, toppling its spire. The bells of Notre-Dame Cathedral have rung out over the French capital for the first time since a fire devastated the landmark more than five years ago. The moment marked a milestone in the painstaking restoration of the 861-year-old …

The bells are back at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. They’ll ring for the post-fire reopening
3 months, 1 week ago

The bells are back at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. They’ll ring for the post-fire reopening

LA Times  

A truck outside Notre Dame Cathedral holds its restored bells, the heaviest of which weighs more than 4 tons. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting its bells back, just in time for the medieval landmark’s reopening following a devastating 2019 fire. A sign of the call to prayer, and a sign of coming together.” The bells will be raised …

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery
9 months ago

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The restoration of Notre Dame …

To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques
1 year, 6 months ago

To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

NPR  

To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques Enlarge this image toggle caption Cristina Baussan for NPR Cristina Baussan for NPR SAINT-LAURENT-DE-LA-PLAINE, France — The wooden structure supporting the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral was so vast, it was known as "the forest." Enlarge this image toggle caption Cristina Baussan for NPR Cristina Baussan for NPR "Taken from …

Notre Dame’s fire-ravaged roof rebuilt using medieval techniques
1 year, 6 months ago

Notre Dame’s fire-ravaged roof rebuilt using medieval techniques

Associated Press  

SAINT-LAURENT-DE-LA-PLAINE, France — If time travel was possible, medieval carpenters would surely be amazed to see how woodworking techniques they pioneered in building Notre Dame Cathedral more than 800 years ago are being used again today to rebuild the world-famous monument’s fire-ravaged roof. He says there are times when he’s whacking mallet on chisel that he finds himself thinking about …

Notre Dame: 4 years since the fire, restoration makes headway
1 year, 8 months ago

Notre Dame: 4 years since the fire, restoration makes headway

Hindustan Times  

The fire was still raging at the Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019, when French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to renovate and reconstruct the medieval monument within five years. When construction began in 1163, Notre-Dame with a nave more than 32 meters high was soon the tallest building of the time — thanks to a combination of architectural refinements: …

France’s Macron tours Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction
1 year, 8 months ago

France’s Macron tours Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron toured the reconstruction works at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Friday, cheering on workers painstakingly restoring the medieval monument four years after it suffered a devastating fire. With light streaming through the cathedral’s stained-glass rose windows, Macron and his wife Brigitte gazed up at activity underway to replace the roof and spire, consumed …

Notre Dame windows undergo restoration in Cologne
1 year, 10 months ago

Notre Dame windows undergo restoration in Cologne

Hindustan Times  

Matthias Deml, an art historian and spokesman for the Cologne Cathedral Builders Works, remembers the evening of April 15, 2019, well. "The biggest problem is contamination from a thick layer of lead dust," says Wittstadt, the scientific director of the glass workshop at Cologne Cathedral's Builders' Works and in charge of the restoration of four Notre Dame windows. Symbol of …

Four oaks, one sacred destiny: Recreating Notre Dame’s spire
3 years, 9 months ago

Four oaks, one sacred destiny: Recreating Notre Dame’s spire

Associated Press  

JUPILLES, France — Four French oaks that have been standing for hundreds of years in a once-royal forest now have a sacred destiny. Felled Tuesday in the Loire region’s Forest of Berce, they have been selected to reconstruct Notre Dame cathedral’s fallen spire. Last July amid a public outcry, French President Emmanuel Macron ended speculation that the 19th century peak …

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