Paris's 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral, a landmark recognized around the world, suffered heavy damage on Monday when a fire started in the attic and was quickly fueled by the centuries-old timbers that supported the famed structure.
While a large portion of the structure survived, the 13th-century oak roof was destroyed, as was the central spire, which was added during a 19th-century restoration project. The bell towers seen below, immortalized in Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, survived.
No one was killed, and three people suffered only minor injuries.
The fire has been pronounced "an accident." Donors worldwide are joining with agencies of the French government in pledging millions of euros for its restoration.
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While a large portion of the structure survived, the 13th-century oak roof was destroyed, as was the central spire, which was added during a 19th-century restoration project. The bell towers seen below, immortalized in Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, survived.
No one was killed, and three people suffered only minor injuries.
The fire has been pronounced "an accident." Donors worldwide are joining with agencies of the French government in pledging millions of euros for its restoration.
Read a more detailed report here.
Visit my main page at TheTravelPro.us for more news, reviews, and personal observations on the world of upmarket travel.
Follow @TheTravelProUS
Photo by Carl Dombek
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If you found this article helpful, informative and/or entertaining, please consider making a donation via PayPal to help support this private project.
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