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The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps

Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, journalists entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The transformation is nothing short of breathtaking: light dances across brilliant stone, gilded accents gleam anew, and the Gothic icon’s majesty is reborn.

From Dec. 8, visitors will once again marvel at the cathedral’s blend of history and craftsmanship.

Notre Dame now features unseen state-of-the-art fire prevention systems to guard against future disasters.

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