Elaborate stone sculptures decorate the west facade of the gothic Notre-Dame de Paris, the famous Catholic cathedral in the French capital that is one of Europe's most popular tourist attractions. This photograph was taken on a rainy day 50 years before the historic structure suffered major damage by a disastrous fire in April, 2019. Construction of the ornate Notre Dame (Our Lady) church began in the 12th Century; seen here are two of its three main entrances beneath massive doorway Parisian icon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and welcomed nearly 13 million visitors annually.
Elaborate stone sculptures decorate the west facade of the gothic Notre-Dame de Paris, the famous Catholic cathedral in the French capital that is one of Europe's most popular tourist attractions. This photograph was taken on a rainy day 50 years before the historic structure suffered major damage by a disastrous fire in April, 2019. Construction of the ornate Notre Dame (Our Lady) church began in the 12th Century; seen here are two of its three main entrances beneath massive doorway Parisian icon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and welcomed nearly 13 million visitors annually prior to its 21st-Century conflagration. Historical photograph.
Size: 3702px × 2400px
Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, Paris, France
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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