Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery
PARIS (AP) — The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery. The iconic medieval monument immortalized in history, film and literature has been gradually rebuilt over the past five years, through challenges that have included delays during the pandemic and the loss of the project's leader. It's slated for completion by the end of 2024. Here is a timeline of events in the restoration:April 2019 — A fire ravages a...
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