Reopening Guide for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
I declare! This is the correct way to experience Notre-Dame Cathedral, my dears. How can you miss it when you’re in Paris? Let’s dive in and see what’s worth checking out! Get your notebooks ready to take notes! 📚👏 🍀 The Western Facade Gates of the Cathedral 🔥 From left to right, we have: the Virgin Mary Gate, the Last Judgment Gate, and the Saint Anne Gate. Each of these grand gates has its own charm. Pay attention to the saint in the middle holding his own head: Saint Denis. He was the bishop of Paris in the year 250. Legend has it that after his death, he picked up his own head and walked, reciting scriptures the whole time, for several miles before he finally died. 🍀 The Rose Window, the beauty of Notre-Dame! The massive stained glass window tells religious stories in a vivid way. When the sun shines through, it’s a kaleidoscope of colors, simply the pinnacle of Gothic art! 🌟 👑 The Crown of Thorns, a super treasure of Christianity! It’s the crown worn by Jesus during his crucifixion as mentioned in the New Testament. 🔥 During the 2019 fire, it was saved by firefighters along with fragments of the True Cross and the nails from the crucifixion! Now, you can visit the Crown of Thorns every Friday, and starting April 18, 2025, it will also be on display on the first Friday of every month! 👑 🍀 The Bell Tower of Notre-Dame, those who have read “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” will surely find this place memorable! 🍄 There’s a “Gallery of Monsters” in the bell tower, divided into two types: Gargoyles, which are waterspouts, and Grotesques, which are purely decorative. These creatures seem to be guarding the cathedral, symbolizing the imprisonment and defeat of demons. The creativity is just incredible! 🏰 ⏱ Notre-Dame Cathedral is usually open every day from 10:00-18:30 and you can visit for free. However, if you want to climb to the top of the bell tower, you’ll need to buy tickets in advance. The price is 6.1 euros for adults, 4.1 euros for young people aged 18-25, students, and seniors. It’s a great deal! 👏 👉🏻 Alright, make sure to save this guide for your trip to Paris. It will come in handy! Quickly share this with your friends and embark on a magical journey to Notre-Dame Cathedral! #NotreDame #TravelGuide #HiddenGems #ParisTravel #FranceTravel #HowToExploreParis #Church #ParisWeekendPlans