Notre Dame Cathedral Reveals Restored Interior After 5-Year Closure
TL;DR
French President Emmanuel Macron toured the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral, expressing admiration for its transformation following the devastating 2019 fire. The cathedral, now free of weather and soot damage, will reopen to visitors and worshippers on December 7-8. Macron praised the extensive restoration efforts, which involved 1,300 workers and was completed within a challenging five-year timeline. The iconic site is expected to attract 15 million visitors annually.
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