Rome,30 November 2024 - La reopening for the congregation of the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris to him: by him restorationafter the partial destruction due to the terrible fire that hit it in 2019,is finished. Yesterday the presidential visit took place Emmanuel Macronwho was able to preview the reconstruction during a tour broadcast on French television.
President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during the preview guided tour with the workers (EPA)
With his wife Brigitte and the archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrichthe french president visited the medieval cathedral thanks to a guide from Philippe Villeneuvechief architect of France’s national monuments. Macron was able to appreciate the famous woman, along with the audience Notre Dame spirewholly taken in wooden and for that reason it was particularly damaged during the fire five years ago.
The ‘flèche’ rests on frames made entirely of wooden material and had to be applied to rebuild the structure. method of carpentry going back to 13th century: a carpenter made three thousand wooden dowels in four months, starting from oak wood that had to match the wood of the structural beams.
One of the oak supporting structures of the famous Notre Dame spire (EPA)
In a speech before the workers who helped restore the cathedral, Macron declared: “Lo shock of the reopening as much as the fire, but it will be one creation of hope“. “The Notre-Dame fire was a national wound and you were the cure, thanks to yoru determination, hard work and commitment,” said the French president.
The number of recently dismantled construction sites is noteworthy: 2 thousand craftsmen working, 42 thousand meters pictures of decontamination stone, 3 thousand tiles made from reclaimed wood in an artisanal way. AND million euros collected in the months after the fire thanks to donations. The total cost of the rebuild is expected to be approx 700 million euros.
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The cathedral will officially open to the public on December 7with a ”big” official ceremony in which the President of the Republic will also participate Sergio Mattarella.The first unofficial list of 100 invited personalities includes the names of the two US presidents, ie. Joe Biden e Donald Trumpand that’s the kings thrones Carlo IIIre Felipe VI listen Muhammad VI. But international religious figures, such as the Archbishop of New York, are also expected Timothy Michael Dolan and archbishop of Constantinople Bartholomew I.
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The flames that destroyed part of the Paris cathedral are developing April 15, 2019. Spectators from all over the world watched the fire spread as it consumed the historic building, destroying much of the roof in wood and metal and the spire. The cause details of the fire ever establishedbut investigators believe it was accidental, triggered by a cigarette or a short circuit in the electrical system.
What were the key statistics related to the restoration of notre-dame Cathedral after the 2019 fire?
The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, following the devastating fire in April 2019, is a remarkable achievement that showcases dedication and craftsmanship. President Emmanuel Macron,addressing the workers involved in the restoration,highlighted the fire as a ”national wound” but acknowledged the efforts of those who contributed to its revival,calling it a “creation of hope.”
Key statistics from the restoration include the involvement of around 2,000 craftsmen, extensive decontamination work on 42,000 square meters of stone, and the production of 3,000 tiles crafted from reclaimed wood. The project has garnered over 1 million euros in donations, though the total cost for the rebuild is projected to be approximately 700 million euros.
The cathedral is set to officially reopen to the public on December 7, featuring a significant ceremony with various dignitaries, including Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and is expected to attract notable international figures such as former US Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump and also royal family members from the UK and Spain.
This restoration not only holds cultural and historical significance but also symbolizes resilience and unity in the face of adversity.