Watching Notre-Dame Cathedral burn on Monday was heartrending.
Visiting that hallowed and gorgeous place was a highpoint of my life,
literally giving me chills and moving me to tears.
I can't imagine what this loss must mean to the people of Paris.
I thought I'd share a few photos I took of Notre-Dame.
Notre-Dame de Paris
(Our Lady of Paris)
Located on Île de la Cité (City Island) Paris, France
May 26, 2014
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The Western Facade
And It's Three Portals
Left: The Virgin Portal
Middle: The Last Judgment Portal
Right: The St. Anne Portal
May 26, 2014
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The Archivolts or Heavenly Court
The Right Side of the Last Judgement Portal
The lower portion shows Hell with a devil
crushing the damned souls of a rich man, a bishop, and a king.
May 26, 2014
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Gargoyles
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The Interior
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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One of the Cathedral's Lovely Stained Glass Windows
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The Vault of the Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The Blessed Virgin and Child Jesus
Sculptor: Antoine Antoine Vassé
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The Interior
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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A Moving Memorial
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The High Altar
Descent from the Cross
Sculptor: Nicolas Coustou
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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Construction Began in 1163
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The Cathedral's Massive Organ
Reconstructed by François Thierry in the 1730s
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The Slaughter of the Innocents and the Flight into Egypt
Carved on the Back of the Choir Stalls
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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The South Rose Window
Notre-Dame de Paris
May 26, 2014
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It is simply unbelievable that Notre-Dame has suffered such destruction.
I hope to visit it again when it is restored.
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
Donnie and Me
Sisters are the best!
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On Margaret's Justice
between Long and Brier Islands,
Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 31, 2018
between Long and Brier Islands,
Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 31, 2018
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