5 Things You Never Knew About Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
It was saved by a Parisian playwright. ...
There's a (once) Pagan City beneath its foundation. ...
The gargoyles aren't from medieval times; they're modern. ...
It Inspired an (appropriately named) Édith Piaf song. ...
A rooster protects a piece of Jesus Christ's crown of thorns.

Architecture
Notre-Dame de Paris is a famous Gothic cathedral known for its size, age, and architectural interest.
History
Construction began in 1163 and the cathedral was largely completed by 1345.
Towers
The north tower is slightly larger and older than the south tower.
Rose windows
Only one of the cathedral's three rose windows still has its original 13th century glass.