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Number of columns and pillars: 75. Interior surface area: 4,800 m2 (51,667 ft2) Explore the architectural brilliance of Notre-Dame's layout. Dive into the design and history of this awe-inspiring cathedral today!
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Coordinates: 48.8530°N 2.3498°E. Notre-Dame de Paris ( French: [nɔtʁ (ə) dam də paʁi] ⓘ; meaning " Our Lady of Paris "), referred to simply as Notre-Dame, [a] is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine River), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
- France
- 24 March 1163 to 25 April 1163 (laying of the cornerstone)
- 1991
4 days ago · The interior of the cathedral is 427 by 157 feet (130 by 48 meters) in plan, and the roof is 115 feet (35 meters) high. Two massive early Gothic towers (1210–50) crown the western facade, which is divided into three stories and has its doors adorned with fine early Gothic carvings and surmounted by a row of figures of Old Testament kings.
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Mar 4, 2024 · | Updated on: May 15, 2024. Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, also known as Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in France. It stands on the eastern end of the Île de la Cité, a small island in the Seine River. The cathedral was built over two centuries, starting in 1163 and ending in 1345.
Image 1: Orthographic drawings. Image 1: Exterior view of Notre Dame Cathedral. Image 2: Sculptural area of facade. Image 3: Sculptural area of facade. Image 4: Interior Lighting. Image 5: View of Ribvaults. Image 6: Exoskeleton transferring structural forces from interior to exterior. Image 7: Rose Window.