Built between 1163 and 1245 on the Île de la Cité, the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral is one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world. The name of the cathedral means Our Lady and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

In its eight centuries of history, Notre Dame Cathedral has been renovated several times, private car hire with driver budapest the most important being that of the mid-19th century. Throughout these years the flying buttresses were replaced, the south rose window was inserted, the chapels were reformed and statues were added.

Important events have taken place at Notre Dame, including the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, the beatification of Joan of Arc and the coronation of Henry VI of England.

On April 15, 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral suffered a serious fire that caused significant damage to the roof and toppled the spire of the main tower.