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Sweeping 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 the historic center of Paris at the tip of Île de la Cité, construction began in the Middle Ages. Work started in the 13th century and was completed in the 15th century. Severely damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral underwent restoration in the 19th century directed by architect Viollet-le-Duc. Numerous visitors admire the stained glass windows and rose windows, towers, spire and gargoyles. They can also discover the Notre-Dame Treasury and attempt the climb up the towers to enjoy panoramic views of Paris. In 2013, Notre-Dame celebrated its 850th anniversary. For this jubilee, numerous events were organized and the cathedral renewed its bell heritage with the arrival of eight new bells and a new bourdon. France's road distances are calculated from point 0, located on the cathedral square.
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