Tag: cathedral
Letters hidden in the Cathedral to be opened in 50 years: ‘I will soon read something from the afterlife’
Call it a publication stunt or a tacky way to raise money, but many people find it a fun and romantic idea. At least 100 people gathered on Monday evening…
Should we charge for entry to Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral?
On April 15, 2019, shortly after 6 p.m., a fire broke out on the Île de la Cité in Paris, Notre-Dame Cathedral burned. A little more than five years later…
Will there be a charge for entry to Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral?
A few weeks before the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the Minister of Culture suggests making entry fees of 5 euros. An idea that is not unanimous. The diocese…
The time has come: the very last stone is in the Cathedral
“I think it’s really cool that children – who actually only know the Cathedral with scaffolding – are now going to use the last block of stone,” says responsible councilor…
The time has come: the very last stone goes into the Cathedral
“I think it’s really cool that children – who actually only know the Cathedral with scaffolding – are now going to use the last block of stone,” says responsible councilor…
Three months before the cathedral reopens, the bells of Notre-Dame are making their return to Paris
Three months before the official reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, eight completely renovated bells have arrived in the French capital. The return of these eight bells from the north tower…
Images of the fire at Rouen Cathedral hijacked by far-right accounts
The investigation is still ongoing after a fire broke out on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Rouen Cathedral in northwestern France. The fire started on the spire’s renovation site, which…
The cathedral in Rouen in France is on fire
Images show black smoke rising and flames shooting out of the building. There are no reports of anyone being injured. The building is being evacuated and according to the city’s…
Does the Cathedral look different than before? ‘I think so’
Gerrie wholeheartedly agrees with Tomas. Although she does not live in Utrecht, she knows the tower from years ago. When we ask her to take a closer look to see…
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral regains its Chevet Cross
After its large spire and its golden rooster, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral has found its Chevet Cross. Often described as miraculous, it had not been destroyed by the flames. It…