Notre Dame
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I'm almost sickened by the photos of its destruction. I loved its architecture and history. I'm glad that Mary and I where able to visit it during its standing. We're so sad about Notre Dames destruction...so sad.
It's a loss to the whole world.
It's a loss to the whole world.
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From: Mish-she-gan
The reason there is so much wood is the French government is limited by law on how much money they can spend on a religious site. Those restoring it could not get enough money in donations to replace the stones when they fell, so they used wood. If there is one good thing, all the statues were moved from inside and outside just last week as part of the restoration.
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From: Lewes, DE
Just a few hours ago...it appears now that the cathedral interior is pretty much destroyed. A few smaller walls are still standing and the large towers in front are still standing but the left one is burning. The roof is gone, the spire in the back is gone - not sure about the flying buttresses. It is catastrophic.
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From: Exeter, NH
Visited Notre Dame in the early 90's while on a business trip to France.
It is certainly an impressive structure.
I remember spending a quiet hour in the little park at the very back of it [business trips are not all work
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It is certainly an impressive structure.
I remember spending a quiet hour in the little park at the very back of it [business trips are not all work
]
Last edited by trapper; Apr 16, 2019 at 09:07 AM.
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From: Arlington, VA
I could see a claim being filed against the company whose worker started it, assuming that is the case. But most of relics, artifacts, paintings, etc inside are priceless. How do you insure those?