Paris is celebrating a moment of great significance as the iconic medieval towers of Notre Dame Cathedral are once again accessible to visitors. This reopening comes six years after a devastating fire in 2019 caused extensive damage to the historic landmark, leading to its closure for extensive restoration work.
While the central part of the cathedral welcomed visitors back in December 2024, the highly anticipated reopening of the twin towers has taken a little longer. Years of meticulous restoration have been dedicated to returning Notre Dame to its former glory following the damage sustained during the 2019 blaze.
French President Emmanuel Macron officially inaugurated the newly restored towers on Friday, symbolizing a major step forward in the city’s recovery and a testament to the global effort to preserve this cultural masterpiece.