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Wide shots of Île de la Cité, close-ups of Notre-Dame Cathedral towers, facade, rose window and transept. Zoom in, zoom out.
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is France's most visited monument. Located in Paris's historic center at the tip of Île de la Cité, construction began in the Middle Ages. Work started in the 13th century and ended in the 15th century. Severely damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral underwent restoration in the 19th century under architect Viollet-le-Duc. Numerous visitors admire the stained glass and rose windows, towers, spire and gargoyles. They can also discover Notre-Dame's Treasury and attempt to climb the towers for panoramic views of Paris. In 2013, Notre-Dame celebrates its 850th anniversary. For this jubilee, many events are organized and the cathedral renews its bell heritage with eight new bells and a new bourdon bell. France's road distances are calculated from point 0, located on the cathedral's forecourt.
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