1. Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu

2. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as Roman Catholic cathedral

3. Western Facade

4. Flying Buttresses

5. South Rose Window

6. Water Spouts and Gargoyles

7. Construction Stands on site of Gallo-Roman temple to Jupiter, Christian basilica, Romanesque church Construction began in 1163 during Louis VII’s reign Completed around 1345 Choir complete in 1182, nave in 1208, west front and towers 1225- 1250

8. Destruction and Restoration During reign of Louis XIV and XV, many tombs and stained glass destroyed in modernization movement Many treasures destroyed and stolen during French revolution Restoration program 1845-1868; construction of spire and sacristy Restoration 1991-2001; maintenance and restoration

9. Historical Events 1239-St. Louis places Crown of Thorns in Cathedral 1302-Philip the Fair opens first States General 1430-Henry VI of England crowned 1572-Marguerite of Valoi married Huguenot Henri of Navarre Dec. 2, 1804-Napoleon crowns himself Aug. 26, 1944-Te Deum Mass celebrates the liberation of Paris Nov. 12, 1970-The Requiem Mass of General de Gaulle is held May 31, 1980-Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass