Notre Dame, Saint-Eustache and Sainte Chapelle cathedrals in Paris (France) have unique architecture and high historical value. Every day, thousands of tourists come to visit.
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Notre Dame Cathedral: From the time the first stone was laid to its completion, the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral took 187 years with many architects participating in the design. This world-famous cathedral is located on the banks of the Seine River and has Renaissance architecture. |
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Right on the ground, in front of the church is the symbol of Kilometre Zero of Paris. However, visitors often do not pay attention and ignore this interesting detail. |
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Visitors are free to visit the main basilica, but must pay to go to the upper floors to see the west facade and views of Paris. |
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Hundreds of people waited in line to see the giant Emmanuel bell tower, weighing more than 13 tons, which was an interesting detail in the work The Hunchback of Notre Dame. |
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The relic paintings are exquisitely sculpted and meticulously detailed. |
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Saint-Eustache (Paris) is one of the oldest churches in France, taking nearly 100 years to complete, until 1772. This church has three distinctive architectural styles: Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance. |
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The Saint-Eustache Church was inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral. The soaring, colossal arches create a sense of awe and solemnity. |
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Saint-Eustache is considered the church of the French Royal Family. King Louis XIV was baptized here. The church is also the place where the funeral of Mozart's mother took place. |
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Many rare ancient artifacts are still preserved intact today, such as this precious wooden piano that is more than 200 years old. |
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The rarest treasure is the organ with more than 8,000 pipes, the largest in France, restored after the fire in 1844. |
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The reliefs depicting relics are exquisitely carved. |
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Every day, the church welcomes nearly a thousand visitors from all over the world. |
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Saint Chapelle (Paris) was built by King Louis 9 in the 13th century, with a rather modest area. This is one of the most beautiful churches in France with a glass system covering the entire building. |
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The church is 36 meters long, 17 meters wide, but 42 meters high. This design helps the building show off the art of light from 15 sets of stained glass covering the church. The sunlight shines in, making the whole space shimmer and become magical. |
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Saint Chapelle Church has undergone many restorations due to war but still retains its original architecture. |
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Notre Dame Cathedral of Fourvière (Lyon) was built in the 19th century. This is one of the great prides of the French people when it was recognized by the United Nations as a world historical heritage. Every year, the building has about 2 million visitors. |
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The interior of the church is stunning with its intricate carvings and sculptures down to the smallest detail. It is considered the crown of Lyon - the third largest city in France. |
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The unique feature of this church is the combination of Byzantine and Roman architectural details, giving the viewer a harmonious view between classical and modern. |
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Inside is a solemn and mystical chapel. |
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