Yahoo.com: Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire
wow
That's amazing. There is history that was lost due to the fire, but this will itself be an historical mark in the lifetime of the building.
I wonder how long the queue will be on Dec 8!
Wow. That's beautiful.
PBS Nova had a documentary on which used to be available on YouTube but can't seem to find it right now.. Was a great watch - the effort they want to recreate it is very impressive
In reply to newold_m (Forum Supporter) :
PBS has some episodes of NOVA free via their streaming service - don't know if that is one.
I'm very glad it was rebuilt. Five years is fast for that work.
I saw it on the news this morning. What they were able to achieve is amazing, especially since much of the work was done by hand just like it was built originally.
I haven't heard anything about it, but I assume a fire sprinkler system has been included in the restoration.
Are they going to plant another forest for the next 100 year fire?
Might have to add this cathedral to my wish list. Visit Le Mans and Notre Dame? Sounds like a good trip for me. La Sagrada Familia opens in 2026 (supposedly) - that's on my list, too, but I've been there - and it's amazing.
ShawnG said:Are they going to plant another forest for the next 100 year fire?
From your lips to...somebody's ear.
Long-term planning (100 or more years) seems to be nearly impossibly for humans.
Absolutely stunning!
I really love working on historic architecture. When the fire happened, I actually considered going to France to try to be part of the reconstruction crew. I figured it would be a fantastic opportunity to crown the historic buildings I have worked on most of my life.
I also assumed the work would go on so long that I wouldn't live long enough to see it to completion. Had I known they could get it done it 5 years, I might have gone.
It's a fantastic building!
That is so cool. The work they did is just amazing.
CrustyRedXpress said:ShawnG said:Are they going to plant another forest for the next 100 year fire?
From your lips to...somebody's ear.
Long-term planning (100 or more years) seems to be nearly impossibly for humans.
Reminds me of this story about the Naval Oak Forest of Visingsö, Sweden.
They planted a ton of trees in the 1840s to be harvested in the 1970s for building naval ships. Amazing
ShawnG said:wow
That pretty much sums it up.
Beautiful.
Mind-blowing that they got it done so fast.
Having been there a couple of times, my first impression is that it is too bright and clean. My memory is of a slightly danker environment that is common to all of the old churches that I have visited. Almost like when you restore a car and it is nicer than when it was new. If you know what I mean.
That said, it might just be the photography in the pics I have seen.
In reply to NOHOME :
I haven't been, but I'm assuming the soot from thousands and thousands of candles dulled the surfaces over time, and gradually will return to the "seasoned" appearance or an old church.
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