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The Guardians of Notre Dame, Paris

Notre Dame's

first church was built by Childebert I, the king of the Franks in 528, and it was the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Paris in the 10th century.

 

The Church was demolished 1160 and the building of the church of today began in 1163 by Louis VII. It was more or less completed as a church in Gothic Style1345.

 

This pictures are mainly from the South Tower where the big bell Emmanuel is hanging. It  weighs 13 metric tons; over 28,000 pounds.

 

I dont know yet the name of the artist that created this gargoyles - the artistic drain pipes- as monsters but I know that a restoration program was initiated in 1845, managed by architects Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Their task was to save and restore the church that was damage a lot during the French Revolution.
COMMENTS
Soulwalker said at 2:57 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Gargoyles are so fascinating... thanx for sharing such great shots!
Jasontengco said at 3:16 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
very beautiful!
Mashpee_Paula said at 6:10 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Yes, this is very beautiful too.
Azure1070 said at 6:51 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
I just love these shots!
Cruising said at 8:29 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Really great. Keep em coming! I like the way you put together the top pics too.
Sheila said at 9:00 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
love the details.
Jillcdunn said at 9:08 a.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
This is great! What an interesting subject and your pics and layout are fantastic.
Pkeener said at 1:28 p.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
The last shot is great. Did the gargoyles protect the church?
Akeke said at 2:26 p.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Gargoyles main function was water drainage but in popular believes they scared away bad spirits
Mb2ski93 said at 4:53 p.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Really like the way you put together the 2 first pictures. Great colors!
Nmat said at 5:20 p.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Thanks for the great gargoyle tour and the informative narrative. I love the guys that are hanging out against that blue sky.
ElZorroTOX said at 6:18 p.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
Awesome Tabblo!
Siagian said at 6:32 p.m. on Dec 6, 2006:
these are freaky cool amazing! great textures!
DEE-Trow said at 1:02 p.m. on Dec 7, 2006:
Very well done. Another look at Notre Dame. What a great place to visit.
Trekki said at 1:31 a.m. on Dec 8, 2006:
These pictures are magic, too :-)) Ahh yes, you both and your magic eyes :-)
Sydney.michelette said at 3:22 p.m. on Dec 8, 2006:
Great pics Akeke!
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:16 a.m. on Dec 10, 2006:
How could you get that close of the gargoyles, Ake? I don't think it's just a matter of having a good zoom...
Akeke said at 10:09 a.m. on Dec 10, 2006:
Actually didnt have a tripod so I had to lean on the railing of the bridge close bye. Good zoom 300mm and 10Mb picture. Then cropping
Cougar79go said at 5:51 a.m. on Sep 22, 2008:
Ive always been fascinated by gargoyes but, never knew the history, nor have I ever seen any like these Thanx
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