Notre Dame Cathedral Nears Completion of Restoration

The iconic Paris monument is set to reopen by the end of 2024, marking the culmination of a five-year effort following a devastating fire.

The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been a complex journey since a fire in April 2019, aiming for completion by 2024.
A global wave of solidarity and a monumental effort were launched to restore the cathedral's grandeur, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging a five-year timeline.
Delays caused by the pandemic and the loss of the project's leader marked significant challenges in the restoration process.
Key milestones include the restoration of the cathedral's 8,000-pipe organ and the selection of 1,000 historic French oak trees to rebuild the spire.
The unveiling of the new spire, adorned with a golden rooster symbolizing rebirth, and the removal of scaffolding offer a glimpse into Notre Dame's future.