Notre-Dame cathedral
The cathedral of Notre-Dame was started by
Bishop de Sully in 1163 and work continued for
nearly 200 years. It was completed in 1345. The
cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and
stands in the centre of Paris on the Ile-de-1a-Cité.
It is undoubtedly the finest example of French
gothic architecture. The twin towers are a famous
feature of the Paris skyline, and are 69 metros high.
The spire, which was added in the 19th century, is
90 metros high.
The facade is the most striking part of the building.
The three portals are adorned with remarkable
stone sculptures, including the Last Judgement.
The rose Window in the facade was built over 700
years ago and is magnificent.
The cathedral is still used for regular church
services as well as special occasions. The vast
interior can accommodate 9,000 people. French
road distances are established from the0 km
point located on the square in front of the
cathedral entrance.