The famous cathedral was the center of activities for many generations. Notre Dame is synonymous with Paris itself, Victor Hugo's Quazimodo and Esmeralda, and the mysterious gargoyles. Those cryptic gargoyles that overlooked the cathedral were actually sculpted gutters.
Notre Dame was the first cathedral that I entered which allowed photography. Still there were restrictions, you were not allowed to use flash photography in the cathedral. Tripods were not allowed as well.
The stained glass windows were one characteristics of cathedral. More often than not, they depict biblical stories.
Cathedrals normally consist of several small sections, called chapels where various different services can be performed at the same time. Some with statues, some with altar. This was one with the Virgin Mary as can be seen on the plaques below her. In the cathedral was a sense of serenity, though there were many visitors. Everyone was trying their best to be silent, as a form of respect for the worshipers.
Montparnasse tower offers a spendid view of Notre Dame. Here you can clearly see the flying buttress on the side of the cathedral, as a form of support for the structure. This cathedral tower herself over the other buildings and was immediately noticeable from the high viewpoint.
Notre Dame was the first cathedral that I entered which allowed photography. Still there were restrictions, you were not allowed to use flash photography in the cathedral. Tripods were not allowed as well.
The stained glass windows were one characteristics of cathedral. More often than not, they depict biblical stories.
Cathedrals normally consist of several small sections, called chapels where various different services can be performed at the same time. Some with statues, some with altar. This was one with the Virgin Mary as can be seen on the plaques below her. In the cathedral was a sense of serenity, though there were many visitors. Everyone was trying their best to be silent, as a form of respect for the worshipers.
Montparnasse tower offers a spendid view of Notre Dame. Here you can clearly see the flying buttress on the side of the cathedral, as a form of support for the structure. This cathedral tower herself over the other buildings and was immediately noticeable from the high viewpoint.
No comments:
Post a Comment