Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in Paris after five years of restoration

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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens on December 7, 2024, after five-and-a-half years of restoration following a devastating fire in April 2019. The fire destroyed the roof and spire but left the main structure intact. The reopening ceremony will include a religious service and a concert, attended by President Emmanuel Macron and various world leaders. The first Mass in the restored Cathedral will take place on December 8. Visitors can book free tickets online starting December 7. The Cathedral expects to welcome 14 to 15 million visitors annually, with plans for group access beginning in 2025.


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