Notre Dame

Notre Dame has to be one of the most famous Cathedrals in the world

Parts of Notre Dame date back to 1160 with most construction done by 1345

A close up of the two front towers
Notre Dame is created in French Gothic style

The interior nave of Notre Dame, completed in 1196

Another view of the nave showing the ceiling and blue glow from the stained glass

A nice view of the columns and side rows

One of the rose windows located on the side wing

The outside view of the rose window above

Classic side view of Notre Dame

The outside view of the apse showing the flying buttresses
Notre Dame was one of the first buildings to use flying buttresses
This architectural construct bears weight and allows the walls to be thinner

Notre Dame is famous for it's gargoyles
Here we see them standing on guard, against what I don't know :)

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