00:00Welcome to the Trending Places.
00:02Today, we'll showcase you about Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre-Dame.
00:12The Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris, also known as Notre-Dame de Paris French for Our Lady of Paris,
00:20is a Gothic cathedral in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
00:27Its main entrance faces west.
00:30The island is located on the Île-de-la-Cite's eastern half.
00:38Unlike older Romanesque construction, the sculptures and stained glass windows of Notre-Dame Cathedral show a strong influence of naturalism.
00:50It was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and it was built during the course of the Gothic era.
00:59The construction of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris began in the 12th century,
01:06but it was not completed for another 300 years.
01:12It is today one of France's most well-known churches, as well as one of the oldest.
01:20The different architectural styles that run throughout the structure demonstrate the length of time it took to construct.
01:30There are portions that reflect the Renaissance and Naturalism eras of building,
01:36despite the fact that it is largely French Gothic.
01:42The building's exceptional yet eccentric attractiveness is enhanced by the various styles.
01:51The original design of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris did not contain flying buttresses.
02:00However, as the cathedral was built, the thinner walls popularized in the Gothic design climbed higher and higher,
02:09causing stress fractures as the walls pushed outward,
02:15in an attempt to solve the difficulty.
02:19The cathedral's architects constructed supports around the outside walls, and following extensions maintained the practice.
02:29The structure was one of the first in the world to incorporate a flying buttress arched exterior supports.
02:40The cathedral has sustained significant damage during its long history,
02:46not least during the French Revolution in 1786.
02:52It was thankfully sympathetically restored and continues to draw visitors from all over the world.
03:01Despite their own personal convictions,
03:06people of all faiths and countries marvel at the cathedral's distinctive magnificence,
03:12which has hosted many religious rituals and historical events.
03:19The Notre-Dame Cathedral is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful examples of French Gothic architecture.
03:30Notre-Dame is a French word that means, Our Lady, and it is widely used in the names of Catholic churches in Francophone nations.
03:41The formal chair cathedral of the Archbishop of Paris, Henri Cardinal Windtois, is housed at the Notre-Dame Cathedral,
03:52which is the actual cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris.
03:59There are extensive exhibits of artwork, furniture,
04:04and many priceless artifacts that mirror the Neo-Gothic design within the Cathedral of Notre-Dame.
04:13Tourists are welcome to enter the church for a modest entrance fee to view and admire these pieces.
04:22They can also attend Mass three times a day,
04:27which is a popular attraction for Christian visitors.
04:33There are a number of lovely Parisian hotels in the immediate vicinity of the church,
04:41all of which provide magnificent views of the cathedral in its entirety.
04:48The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is probably most recognized for its connection to the Hunchback of Notre-Dame story,
04:57which has been immortalized in various cartoons and films.
05:04But it is the unequal, flawless example of French Gothic architecture that continues to attract people from all over the world.
05:15Over the last few years, Notre-Dame has become one of Paris' most popular tourist destinations.
05:23Its importance to France and the globe was reinforced following the fire that severely damaged it.
05:32Massive world support and swift pledges of financial aid for its reconstruction underlined its importance to France and the world.
05:46Hope you liked the video.
05:48We have more than 150 videos on trending places.
05:53Do like and subscribe. Keep watching.
Comments