Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens 5 years after fire

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Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral opens again on December 7, five and a half years after a fire destroyed its spire and roof.  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/notre-dame-cathedral-paris-reopens-december-7-2024/

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00:00Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral opens again on December 7, five and a half years after

00:06a fire destroyed its spire and roof.

00:09The 860-year-old medieval cathedral, a symbol of France and Paris, has been expertly rebuilt

00:14with a new spire and bridge vaulting, flying buttresses and carved stone gargoyles reviving

00:20its former glory.

00:21French President Emmanuel Macron says the reopening would be as shocking as the fire,

00:26but it will be a shock of hope.

00:28The Notre-Dame Cathedral undergoes a five-year renovation, with thousands of expert craftspeople

00:33working tirelessly to restore and repair damaged parts.

00:36Macron's office says the renovation received 840 million euros, or about $882 million,

00:42from all over the world.

00:44The Catholic Church expects the cathedral to welcome 15 million visitors annually.

00:49Starting Saturday, visitors can book a free ticket online, on its website, social media,

00:55a dedicated app, or a queue on the spot.

00:58The cathedral also built an app for self-guide visits.

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