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Notre Dame Cathedral Paris reopens: Five years after the fire, officials claim the cathedral will be more stunning than ever, with its spire, roof, and fire-damaged elements rebuilt by skilled craftspeople. An elaborate opening ceremony is planned with an exclusive guest list.
1 / 7The Notre Dame Cathedral unveiled its newly renovated interiors on Friday, November 29, five years after a fire ravaged the monument. (AP Photo)
2 / 7The photos show Notre Dame, refurbished with its tall ceilings and iconic stonework, resembling how worshippers may have experienced it during medieval times. Officials have also claimed that the stone and paintings, which had blackened over the years, have been thoroughly cleaned. (AP Photo)
3 / 7The images were broadcast live after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the site to see the restoration himself before its grand reopening on December 8. (AP Photo)
4 / 7The President’s visit will mark the beginning of a series of events leading up to the reopening of the masterpiece. Macron will also return on December 7 to address and attend the consecration of the new altar at the cathedral. The ceremony will be invite-only, with details yet to be made public. (AP Photo)
5 / 7The restoration work was the effort of 700 artisans, architects, business leaders, and donors. More than $882 million or 840 million euros have been donated, according to Macron’s office. (AP Photo)
6 / 7In 2019, the cathedral’s roof caught fire, which quickly spread to the spire and main bell towers, causing the roof to collapse. (Pool via AP)
7 / 7Visitors can enter the cathedral for free starting December, with booking options online or onsite queues, while group access begins in February 2025. (AP Photo)
