Five things you probably didn't know about Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral has some surprising stories to tell before it reopens this weekend after five years of restoration
By TOM NOUVIAN
Published - Dec 03, 2024, 01:32 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:09 PM EST
PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral, which is set to reopen to the public on Sunday after a five-year restoration following a devastating fire, stands as a jewel of Gothic architecture, a symbol of Paris and a tourist mecca.
But behind the grandeur of the cathedral, which took 182 years to build between the 12th and 14th centuries, lie some surprising stories. From medieval myths to modern-day mysteries, here are five special things to know about this Paris landmark:
Notre Dame’s importance goes beyond its architecture and history — it’s literally the point from which all roads in France begin.
