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Notre Dame Cathedral Nears Completion of Restoration

The iconic Paris monument is set to reopen by the end of 2024, marking the culmination of a five-year effort following a devastating fire.

This combination photo shows, from top left, clockwise, the scaffolding around the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral spire being removed from Jan. 24, 2024 to March 6, 2024. Scaffolding has enshrouded Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris since a 2019 fire destroyed its spire and roof and threatened to collapse the whole medieval structure. After an unprecedented international reconstruction effort, the scaffolding is at last starting to peel away. (AP Photos captured from La Tour d'Argent restaurant/Alexander Turnbull)
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Overview

  • The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been a complex journey since a fire in April 2019, aiming for completion by 2024.
  • A global wave of solidarity and a monumental effort were launched to restore the cathedral's grandeur, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging a five-year timeline.
  • Delays caused by the pandemic and the loss of the project's leader marked significant challenges in the restoration process.
  • Key milestones include the restoration of the cathedral's 8,000-pipe organ and the selection of 1,000 historic French oak trees to rebuild the spire.
  • The unveiling of the new spire, adorned with a golden rooster symbolizing rebirth, and the removal of scaffolding offer a glimpse into Notre Dame's future.