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Notre Dame Cathedral

6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame | Ile de la Cité, 75004 Paris, France (Notre Dame / Marais)
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As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #10 of 564 attractions in Paris
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Churches/ Cathedrals
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the... more » Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city. « less
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Avellaneda, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

You enter the cathedral and you start feeling in another age. Its atmosphere and music transports you to another time. Lose yourself in the low light and admire the walls, statues and the Gothic architecture that surrounds you. Be amazed at the view of the organ, from the 19th century. Don’t miss the tour to the treasury. Don’t miss the... More

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athens
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

i love Notre Dame!it is a church you should definitely visit, take lots of photo and wander in the area around it!

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Harbor Springs, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

i would say the outside is as important as the inside. there are other things i woud do first, but worthwhile

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Falls Church, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Go early so you can take the climb to the top. Lines are very looong after 11 am. Allow time to enjoy all the art work in the front of the cathedral.

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New York City, New York
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

There is nothing new that i can add that hasnt already been said, but you definitely need to see it...a must see while in Paris...

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

It was so dark in there and the amount of tourists was unbelievable! Everyone was pushing and shoving past each other and you couldnt get one moments peace.... A beautiful cathedral, but would rather go to the Sacre Coeur Basillica or the Saint Sulpice Church

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The atmosphere of prayer and worship is maintained here, despite the number of tourists. The cathedral inspires awe of God as well as awe for the building itself.

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New Delhi, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

worth visit. one of the oldest cathedrals, some 850 year old. but it is too crowded. Also there was huge blue wall just infront spoiling its view. From inside also it was slightly dark. could not go on top due to huge queue and long waiting!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Such a treat to celebrate 850 years of this magical church. There was a service on when we visited so bells chiming and folk singing. Just magnificent!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Very beautiful cathedral with an interesting history. Just don't stand and have your photo taken with the gazillion birds flying around. Eugh.

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