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Notre-Dame Cathedral to Reopen After Five Years of Restoration Work. After a massive 2019 fire destroyed parts of Notre-Dame cathedral, restoration work has finally revealed the first glimpse of its revived interior. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the cathedral today, marking a milestone ahead of its first worship service next month. The Gothic landmark, a symbol of Paris since its construction began in 1163, will reopen to the public on December 8. Notre-Dame’s wooden spire collapsed in the fire, while most of its roof and upper walls were severely damaged. The disaster left Parisians heartbroken, with one onlooker at the time saying, “I have come to be with an old friend in its last moments.” For the first time since 1803, the cathedral could not host its Christmas Mass in December 2019. Investigations found no deliberate cause for the blaze, though authorities suspect an electrical fault or a cigarette may have sparked it. A critical mistake delayed the response to the fire, as a guard initially searched the wrong location before realizing the error 15 minutes later. The reopening will likely draw large crowds, eager to see the cathedral’s restored interior after years of scaffolding. The reconstruction of Notre-Dame stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and national unity for France.
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