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We had a rainbow for a long time when we turned back. To see more of Notre Dame and the finish of our day [ youtube video ]
UL and LL Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated in honour of the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Built during the medieval era, construction of the cathedral began in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was largely completed by 1260, though it was modified in succeeding centuries. (OF COURSE, more to see on the video [ youtube video ] )
UR The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography.
Middle: Under the rainbow the Alexandre III Bridge - an allegory representing France, and located in between the two nymphs (made of beaten copper) you can see the gilded coat of arms of France, sometimes referred to as the coat of arms of Paris, whereas the other keystone has the coat of arms for Russia.
LR The Pont Alexandre III is classed as the most extravagant and ornate bridge in Paris, which was constructed for the 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris. This bridge was constructed in a Beaux Arts style with decorative Art Nouveau lamps, which were made of bronze.
UL and LL Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated in honour of the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Built during the medieval era, construction of the cathedral began in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was largely completed by 1260, though it was modified in succeeding centuries. (OF COURSE, more to see on the video [ youtube video ] )
UR The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography.
Middle: Under the rainbow the Alexandre III Bridge - an allegory representing France, and located in between the two nymphs (made of beaten copper) you can see the gilded coat of arms of France, sometimes referred to as the coat of arms of Paris, whereas the other keystone has the coat of arms for Russia.
LR The Pont Alexandre III is classed as the most extravagant and ornate bridge in Paris, which was constructed for the 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris. This bridge was constructed in a Beaux Arts style with decorative Art Nouveau lamps, which were made of bronze.
Oct 06 2024