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The gargoyles at Notre-Dame Cathedral have undergone several phases of restoration and conservation throughout their history. The cathedral's original gargoyles, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, suffered significant damage due to exposure to the elements and the passage of time.
Apr 12, 2024 · Five years after a devastating fire at the iconic Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, video shows the progress of renovation work. The 850-year-old Gothic building's spire and roof collapsed in...
Apr 25, 2024 · On April 15, 2019, the world held its breath as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris teetered on the edge of collapse following a severe fire—the precise origins of which are still under investigation.
Nov 24, 2018 · Gargoyle sitting on Notre Dame Cathedral and looking on Paris cityscape. There is also a French legend from the Rouen area in which a creature called la Gargouille looked like a dragon, with a long neck, bat-like wings, and the ability to breathe fire.
- The Original Gargoyles
- The Famous Chimera
- The Grotesques Today
Under Bishop Maurice de Sully, Notre-Dame's construction started in the 1160s and lasted nearly 200 years. At the start of this endeavor, gargoyles were not a staple of French architecture. However, by the middle of the 13th century, the Gothic stylewas gaining popularity, with gargoyles at the forefront. Inspired by age-old models found on temples...
In the 1800s, Notre-Dame was in crisis. Bored of the Gothic style and embracing Baroquearchitecture, Parisians all but petitioned for the crumbling cathedral's demolition. Fortunately, French writer, playwright, and preservationist Victor Hugo sought to save it. In order to remind the public of its historic importance, he penned The Hunchback of No...
Today, visitors to Notre-Dame Cathedral can spot both the looming gargoyles and the perched chimera. For a better view of both genres of grotesques, curious guests can even ascend the towers and walk across the Galerie des Chimères. While this climb comprises 387 steps up two sets of spiral staircases, it will undoubtedly be worth it when you're fa...
Jul 7, 2013 · Elaina Baker. Updated: Jan 6, 2024 7:50 PM EST. Poised on the Notre Dame Cathedral, a gargoyle looked out over the Paris sky prior to its burning in April 2019. A Worthwhile Climb to the Top Prior to the Fire. Perched high atop the towers of the Notre Dame Cathedral, ornamental stone statues peered over the Paris landscape.
Apr 12, 2024 · This Dezeen video shows the restoration progress of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, including its reconstructed spire that is crowned by a golden rooster. In the video, viewers can see the 96-metre ...
