The bell tower of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, A Sanctuary of Gothic Marvels and Bell Tones

6 Parvis Notre Dame Pl Jean Paul II, 75004 Paris
You can see the monsters decorating the church bell tower
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Church

Introduction

The Notre Dame Cathedral has two bell towers, the largest of which is called Emmanuel. It was cast in the 17th century, weighs 13 tons, and has a hammer that weighs 500 kilograms. It only rings on important Christian holidays. The bell tower is decorated with 56 monster-shaped gargoyles, which are very interesting.
Address
6 Parvis Notre Dame Pl Jean Paul II, 75004 Paris
Opening hours
Peak season (April 1st - September 31st): 10:00-18:30. Off-season: 10:00-17:30.
Transportation
Take RER line C and get off at Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame station.

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