Historic Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen by year's end after 2019 fire
The historic Notre Dame Cathedral in France, damaged by a fire in 2019, is set to reopen to visitors by the end of this year.
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This iconic Parisian landmark, which has undergone extensive restoration since the devastating fire in 2019, is preparing to welcome visitors again by year-end, as reported by France Info. The 800-year-old cathedral, a key part of the country's historical heritage, is reaching the final stages of its restoration.
Philippe Jost, the head of the public organization Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris, announced that less than 11 months remain to complete the cathedral's reconstruction.
The Notre Dame Fire
Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of Christianity in France, whose foundations were laid in 1163 by the pope at that time and took 300 years to complete, suffered a significant fire on April 15, 2019. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
The blaze quickly engulfed the 857-year-old cathedral, leading to the collapse of one of its 96-meter-high towers and the roof, causing extensive damage to the structure.
The restoration of the cathedral sparked a global fundraising effort, amassing approximately 844 million euros in donations from around the world.