Notre-Dame destroyed and restored

On the left, the altar of Notre-Dame Cathedral is seen in rubble after the April 15, 2019 fire. The photo on the right shows its restoration as of November 2024. Using either your mouse or left arrow key, drag the slider to reveal the photo.

A slider comparing two images. The first image is of a church altar with a golden cross surrounded with stone rubble and with a construction crane. The second image shows the same altar with a new stone floor and walls and new, ornately-carved statues and decorations around the church atrium.

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