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Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris

A complete history of the Notre Dame Cathedral, this volume posits that of all the interesting sites to see in the city, only the Notre Dame de Paris leaves such a distinct impression. With a name meaning "Our Lady of Paris," the Notre Dame de Paris is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. Many know the church as the famous setting for the iconic novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and visitors imagine the fictitious Quasimodo ringing one of the cathedral's many bells, including the largest one, "Emmanuel," which weighs over 28,000 pounds. Construction began over 800 years ago in 1163, and the cathedral has held mass every year since then. Today, the cathedral is visited by millions from all over the globe.

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