Notre-Dame de Paris stands on the Île de la Cité as one of the world’s most iconic Gothic cathedrals, its twin towers and intricate façades watching over the Seine for more than eight centuries. Built beginning in 1163, the cathedral witnessed medieval coronations, royal weddings, and political upheavals. Its famed rose windows illuminate the interior with a kaleidoscope of color, while gargoyles and chimeras guard the rooftop like silent storytellers. On December 2, 1804, within these majestic

In 2019, the Notre-Dame cathedral's roof collapsed during a catastrophic fire. After five years and almost $800 million in reconstruction work, it's ready to reopen. | USA TODAY