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ARCHITECT: under BISHOP MAURICE DE SULLY (1163-1250) et al
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, "Our Lady of Paris," has a totally fascinating design from the outside.
From the dramatic flying buttress, and ribbed vaults, to the strangely dissimilar front towers, it is a wonder to see.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON NOTRE DAME
TRAVEL: 1978, 1984, 1991, 1994, 1999 -
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South facade along the Seine, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1984.
South facade above the Seine, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1984.
The beautiful east facade, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1978.
North facade, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1978.
The boys and I in front of the west facade, the main entrance to Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1991.
Detail of the flying buttresses at the east end, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1991.
Detail showing gargoyles, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1999.
Some of the numerous gargoyles, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1978.
One of the gargoyles is a caricature of the construction boss.
Intricate carvings over statue, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1999.
Wyatt and I in front of the east elevation, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1999.
Night scene along the Seine, Notre Dame, Paris, France, 1984.
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