In addition to its architectural value, the 850-year-old building preserves many priceless treasures, including sacred Christian relics such as the Holy Nail and the Crown of Thorns on the Lord's head.
One of the most sacred relics of Christianity is the Crown of Thorns on the head of Christ. According to legend, this is a remnant of the ring of thorns that the Roman soldiers put on Jesus' head before taking him to be nailed to the cross. Photo: AFP.
One of the most sacred relics of Christianity is the Crown of Thorns on the head of Christ. According to legend, this is a remnant of the ring of thorns that the Roman soldiers put on Jesus' head before taking him to be nailed to the cross. Photo: AFP.
According to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the Lord's Crown of Thorns and other important artifacts at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have been safely protected. Photo: Reuters.
According to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the Lord's Crown of Thorns and other important artifacts at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have been safely protected. Photo: Reuters.
This is the Holy Nail that is kept at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, believed to have been used to nail Jesus to the cross. Photo: Getty.
This is the Holy Nail that is kept at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, believed to have been used to nail Jesus to the cross. Photo: Getty.
One of the most famous relics is a piece of wood believed to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified. These relics play an important role in attracting Catholics to visit the church each year. Photo: Getty.
One of the most famous relics is a piece of wood believed to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified. These relics play an important role in attracting Catholics to visit the church each year. Photo: Getty.
The rose windows are also a prominent part of the church's architecture. There are a total of three windows of this type inside the building, each telling a different story from the Old and New Testaments. Photo: Getty.
The rose windows are also a prominent part of the church's architecture. There are a total of three windows of this type inside the building, each telling a different story from the Old and New Testaments. Photo: Getty.
All the windows with vibrant colors have been kept since the church was completed in the 13th century. Every time light shines through, it makes the space inside the church become more fanciful. Photo: AFP.
All the windows with vibrant colors have been kept since the church was completed in the 13th century. Every time light shines through, it makes the space inside the church become more fanciful. Photo: AFP.
The condition of these colored windows is still unknown after the fire. Except for the north window, it seems other windows were affected as many people heard the sound of broken glass. Photo: Getty.
The condition of these colored windows is still unknown after the fire. Except for the north window, it seems other windows were affected as many people heard the sound of broken glass. Photo: Getty.
The most serious damage is located in the roof and top of the church, which is considered the place to keep the bones, teeth and hair of Saint Denis and Saint Genevieve, two patron saints of Paris. Photo: AFP.
The most serious damage is located in the roof and top of the church, which is considered the place to keep the bones, teeth and hair of Saint Denis and Saint Genevieve, two patron saints of Paris. Photo: AFP.
The stone statues outside the entrance, depicting Old Testament kings, are also an important part of Notre Dame's sculpture collection. Photo: Getty.
The stone statues outside the entrance, depicting Old Testament kings, are also an important part of Notre Dame's sculpture collection. Photo: Getty.
The prototype of the large pipe organ in Notre-Dame de Paris dates back to the Middle Ages. Over time, the lute makers have continuously improved it. However, some of the pipes that produce the sound remain the same. With 8,000 pipes, 5 keyboards and 109 keys, it is the largest pipe organ in France. Photo: AFP.
The prototype of the large pipe organ in Notre-Dame de Paris dates back to the Middle Ages. Over time, the lute makers have continuously improved it. However, some of the pipes that produce the sound remain the same. With 8,000 pipes, 5 keyboards and 109 keys, it is the largest pipe organ in France. Photo: AFP.
Outside the church, stone statues of the gargoyle, a half-human half-demon, guard Notre Dame, but they also serve as the mouths of the gutters that drain water from the building's roof system. Photo: Reuters.
Outside the church, stone statues of the gargoyle, a half-human half-demon, guard Notre Dame, but they also serve as the mouths of the gutters that drain water from the building's roof system. Photo: Reuters.
Finally, Notre Dame Cathedral itself is also an important architectural landmark with the Paris cityscape and is considered a treasure of the French capital. Photo: AFP.
Finally, Notre Dame Cathedral itself is also an important architectural landmark with the Paris cityscape and is considered a treasure of the French capital. Photo: AFP.
The fire burned the tower of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris A big fire broke out at the famous Notre Dame Cathedral on the evening of April 15 when this work was being repaired, threatening to destroy one of the world's most famous architectural heritages. top of Europe.
One of the most sacred relics of Christianity is the Crown of Thorns on the head of Christ. According to legend, this is a remnant of the ring of thorns that the Roman soldiers put on Jesus' head before taking him to be nailed to the cross. Photo: AFP.
One of the most sacred relics of Christianity is the Crown of Thorns on the head of Christ. According to legend, this is a remnant of the ring of thorns that the Roman soldiers put on Jesus' head before taking him to be nailed to the cross. Photo: AFP.
According to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the Lord's Crown of Thorns and other important artifacts at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have been safely protected. Photo: Reuters.
According to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the Lord's Crown of Thorns and other important artifacts at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have been safely protected. Photo: Reuters.
This is the Holy Nail that is kept at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, believed to have been used to nail Jesus to the cross. Photo: Getty.
This is the Holy Nail that is kept at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, believed to have been used to nail Jesus to the cross. Photo: Getty.
One of the most famous relics is a piece of wood believed to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified. These relics play an important role in attracting Catholics to visit the church each year. Photo: Getty.
One of the most famous relics is a piece of wood believed to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified. These relics play an important role in attracting Catholics to visit the church each year. Photo: Getty.
The rose windows are also a prominent part of the church's architecture. There are a total of three windows of this type inside the building, each telling a different story from the Old and New Testaments. Photo: Getty.
The rose windows are also a prominent part of the church's architecture. There are a total of three windows of this type inside the building, each telling a different story from the Old and New Testaments. Photo: Getty.
All the windows with vibrant colors have been kept since the church was completed in the 13th century. Every time light shines through, it makes the space inside the church become more fanciful. Photo: AFP.
All the windows with vibrant colors have been kept since the church was completed in the 13th century. Every time light shines through, it makes the space inside the church become more fanciful. Photo: AFP.
The condition of these colored windows is still unknown after the fire. Except for the north window, it seems other windows were affected as many people heard the sound of broken glass. Photo: Getty.
The condition of these colored windows is still unknown after the fire. Except for the north window, it seems other windows were affected as many people heard the sound of broken glass. Photo: Getty.
The most serious damage is located in the roof and top of the church, which is considered the place to keep the bones, teeth and hair of Saint Denis and Saint Genevieve, two patron saints of Paris. Photo: AFP.
The most serious damage is located in the roof and top of the church, which is considered the place to keep the bones, teeth and hair of Saint Denis and Saint Genevieve, two patron saints of Paris. Photo: AFP.
The stone statues outside the entrance, depicting Old Testament kings, are also an important part of Notre Dame's sculpture collection. Photo: Getty.
The stone statues outside the entrance, depicting Old Testament kings, are also an important part of Notre Dame's sculpture collection. Photo: Getty.
The prototype of the large pipe organ in Notre-Dame de Paris dates back to the Middle Ages. Over time, the lute makers have continuously improved it. However, some of the pipes that produce the sound remain the same. With 8,000 pipes, 5 keyboards and 109 keys, it is the largest pipe organ in France. Photo: AFP.
The prototype of the large pipe organ in Notre-Dame de Paris dates back to the Middle Ages. Over time, the lute makers have continuously improved it. However, some of the pipes that produce the sound remain the same. With 8,000 pipes, 5 keyboards and 109 keys, it is the largest pipe organ in France. Photo: AFP.
Outside the church, stone statues of the gargoyle, a half-human half-demon, guard Notre Dame, but they also serve as the mouths of the gutters that drain water from the building's roof system. Photo: Reuters.
Outside the church, stone statues of the gargoyle, a half-human half-demon, guard Notre Dame, but they also serve as the mouths of the gutters that drain water from the building's roof system. Photo: Reuters.
Finally, Notre Dame Cathedral itself is also an important architectural landmark with the Paris cityscape and is considered a treasure of the French capital. Photo: AFP.
Finally, Notre Dame Cathedral itself is also an important architectural landmark with the Paris cityscape and is considered a treasure of the French capital. Photo: AFP.
The fire burned the tower of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris A big fire broke out at the famous Notre Dame Cathedral on the evening of April 15 when this work was being repaired, threatening to destroy one of the world's most famous architectural heritages. top of Europe.
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