Notre Dame's New Spire Unveiled, Marking Major Milestone in Reconstruction

The iconic Parisian cathedral's spire, destroyed in a 2019 fire, has been revealed with a golden rooster atop, signaling progress towards its December reopening.

Scaffolding removed from Notre Dame's spire, revealing the restoration's progress for the first time since the 2019 fire.
The new spire features a golden rooster, reimagined as a phoenix, symbolizing resilience and renewal.
Notre Dame is set to reopen on December 8, but will remain closed to the public during the Paris Olympics in July and August.
Restoration efforts include an anti-fire misting system beneath the roof and the recreation of the original cross.
The reconstruction has sparked debate over historical fidelity versus modern interpretation, with the spire largely recreated in the 19th-century style.