Notre Dame Cathedral is the most popular Church in Paris and among the most important churches in France. The history of this Catholic Church dates back 800 years.. It is located on the Ile de la Cite, a small island in the middle of the Seine.
Notre Dame Cathedral has a very important place in terms of places to visit in Paris. The Cathedral, which was maintained and on the verge of demolition, has come to life again.
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Where is Notre Dame Cathedral? How to get there ?
Metro : There are many subway stations near the Cathedral. The closest ones to the cathedral are; Cite, Saint-Michel, Hotel de Ville, Maubert-Mutualite, Cluny La Sorbonne and Chatelet stations.
RER (Transit Trains) : Saint Michel-Notre Dame Station
Bus : You can reach Saint-Michel, Saint Germain stops by using the 21 bus to Cite Palais de Justice.
Notre Dame. Not to be Missed Places of the Cathedral
Front Facade of the 1st Cathedral: It is one of the most striking places of the Cathedral.
The Gothic sculptures on the left side of the 2nd Cathedral and its gate decorated with reliefs
3.Reliefs on the main entrance gate
4.The Saint-Anne Gate on the right side of the cathedral
5. The front entrance gate of the cathedral 28 statues of the Kings of Israel
Rose (Stained Glass) windows on the west facade of the 6th Cathedral
7th Cathedral Towers; You can climb these 68-meter-long towers and enjoy the view of Paris.
8.The Choir
9.St. Etienne’s Gate
The Backside of the 10th Cathedral
Cathedral opening hours and ticket prices; 09:00-19:30 in high seasons and on weekends It is open between 09:00-22:00. In low season (October-March) the cathedral closes a few hours earlier. Admission to the cathedral is free, but if you want to climb the tower, you have to pay a fee of £7.5.
Recommendations
-It’s amazing especially in the summer season. In this cathedral, where there is a queue, it is useful to choose the early hours of the morning for the Cathedral visit.. The cathedral will be quite crowded as it is free and very popular.. If you want to climb the cathedral’s tower, you can avoid waiting in long queues by purchasing tickets online 1-2 days before you come to the cathedral.
-You should spare at least 2 hours for the cathedral.
-If you plan to go up to the tower don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes. This tower, which you will reach by climbing 387 steps, is quite tiring.
-You can make your visit to the cathedral more meaningful by participating in the rituals.. Try to catch one of the rituals, which are generally 3 times a day.
-Many gifts belonging to the cathedral are given inside.. Candles, books, magazines, etc. You can get one of these for free. But in general most tourists drop money in the charity box for gifts of 1-2£. However, this is not mandatory.
Notre Dame Cathedral Historical Summary
The construction of this Cathedral began in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII and was completed in 1345. Notre Dame Cathedral When talking about the history of France, it is impossible to mention Joan of Arc, a peasant girl in the history books of France. This poor girl, who is said to be very brave and has God views, besides not having any financial assets, her character and spiritual presence were her best-known characteristics. Thanks to her foresight and courage, France won many wars against England.
In addition, Joan of Arc, who had a lot of support for the Monarchy, was indirectly instrumental in the crowning of Charles VII.. Joan of Arc was caught by the Burundians, accused of heresy, and burned at the stake, tragically. martyr girl was declared the Saint of Notre Dame Cathedral by Pope Pius X in 1909. Also, Notre Dame Cathedral, which is called Our Lady, is still known by this name by the Roman Catholic Church today.
Notre Dame Cathedral is a must in Paris. The important touristic places near the cathedral, which is located in a very central place, are; Sainte Chapelle (Holy Church), Louvre Museum, Pompidou Centre, Pantheon and Luxembourg Garden are only 7-10 minutes walking distance from the Cathedral.
