Notre-Dame de Paris, the Paris Catholic cathedral, got quite a lot of publicity with the Walt Disney movie "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
Inspired by
the 19th century novel "Notre-Dame de Paris" by Victor Hugo, this movie shows
the history of Esmeralda and Quasimodo in Middle Ages Paris.
Notre-Dame de Paris indeed dates back to the 13th century.
It is one of
the masterpieces of Gothic art in Western Europe. Its stainglasses and the huge interior
are really stunning artistic experiences of mystical dimension and a testimony of the fervor of Christian faith
in France through the Middle Ages.
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The main facade of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
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Notre-Dame cathedral seen from the back side |
Located on the Cité island and surrounded by the Seine river,
Notre-Dame de Paris is a flagship in the Parisian landscape. It provides a magnificent view of the
city from the top of its towers.
For further information and details on Notre-Dame
de Paris, look at our information
page.
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