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Amazing Cathedrals, the Notre-Dame de Paris, and Milan
In Paris, France, and Milan, Italy
Notre-Dame de Paris.
Notre Dame de Paris is a famous cathedral that was built almost 900 years ago, way back in 1163.
Notre Dame de Paris actually means “Our Lady of Paris.”
Style. French Gothic
Years built. 1163–1345
The flying buttresses of the apse of Notre Dame (14th century) reached 15 meters (50') from the wall to the counter-supports.
The King of France ordered the construction of the first major structure at Notre Dame sometime around 1163. The original structure was completed in 1250, under Louis IX (also known as St. Louis). He was responsible for adding the iconic twin towers, which were completed in 1250.
The Notre Dame de Paris is a famous cathedral that sits in the center of the city of Paris, France, and is easily one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
This is a cross-section of the double supporting arches and buttresses of the nave, drawn by Eugène…
