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Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris. Description. Notre Dame de Paris is a gothlic , roman cathedral. . When was it built? Why? By whom?. Construction started in 1163, finished in 1345. It was built to reflect Paris’s status as capital of France. Bishop Maurice de Sully. Where in Paris is it?.

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Notre Dame de Paris

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  1. Notre Dame de Paris

  2. Description • Notre Dame de Paris is a gothlic, roman cathedral.

  3. When was it built? Why? By whom? • Construction started in 1163, finished in 1345. • It was built to reflect Paris’s status as capital of France. • Bishop Maurice de Sully.

  4. Where in Paris is it? • Address is 6 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame 75004 Paris, France

  5. How much does it cost to visit? • Open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm; Sunday from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm Full price : €3. Reduced rate (under 26 years old, the unemployed, etc.) : €2. Children aged 6 to 12: €1.

  6. Interesting thing 1 • As the principal church of the Catholic archdiocese of Paris, Notre Dame is the spiritual heart of the French capital. It is also a shrine that preserves the Crown of Thorns, said to have been forced upon the head of Jesus Christ before his crucifixion.

  7. Interesting thing 2 • The largest bell in Notre Dame's bell tower is named "Emmanuel." It was cast in 1631, and weighs over 28,000 pounds.

  8. Interesting thing 3 • Every year, approximately 13 million worshippers and tourists visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, or Our Lady of Paris. As a destination, the cathedral attracts more visitors than the EiffelTower.

  9. Why did you choose this monument? • I chose this monument because I was interested in learning about the largest cathedral in Paris, and when I found out that the Notre Dame de Paris attracts more visitors than the Eiffel Tower I was very excited to learn more about it.

  10. Name and References • Tyler Kelty • www.wikipedia.com • http://www.ehow.com/facts_5291036_interesting-notre-dame-cathedral.html • http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/notredame.htm

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