Notre Dame's Bells Resonate Again After 5-Year Silence
TL;DR
The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rang out for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire, marking a significant milestone in its restoration. The cathedral is set to reopen in December after five years of extensive restoration work involving 250 companies and hundreds of experts. The ringing of the bells symbolizes a step towards the completion of the restoration, with a weekend of ceremonies planned for the reopening. The cathedral is expected to attract 14 to 15 million visitors annually post-reopening.
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