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Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Overview Map

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The cathedral is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, and it is among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world. The naturalism of its sculptures and stained glass are in contrast with earlier Romanesque architecture.

It is a widely recognised symbol of both the city of Paris and the French nation. In 1805, it was awarded honorary status as a minor basilica. As the cathedral of the archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame contains the cathedra or seat of the archbishop of Paris (currently Laurent Ulrich).

Jan 25, 2006 · Notre-Dame de Paris, the official website, offers information for discovering, praying, visiting, donating, and accessing the latest news about the Cathedral.

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Like most French cathedrals, Notre-Dame de Paris follows a Latin cross plan. Its main façade is oriented west-northwest, and its apse is oriented east-southeast. The cathedral can accommodate up to 9,000 people, including 1,500 in the galleries.