The spire of the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris. Not medieval, but gothic revival opus of Viollet-le-Duc, made by Ateliers Mondui
The spire of the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris. Not medieval, but gothic revival opus of Viollet-le-Duc, made by Ateliers Monduit during the 19th century, in oak covered with lead, weight: 750 tons. Since 1935, the cock at the top contains a relic of the Holy-Cross, a relic of Saint Denis, and one of Saint Genevieve (patrons of the city of Paris).
Size: 2004px × 3052px
Photo credit: © CNP Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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