Paris, April 4 (ZXS) -- April 15, 2023 is the fourth anniversary of the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. The restoration of this cathedral is still in full swing.
The reporter saw on the same day that the installation of the spire base of Notre Dame Cathedral has now entered the final stage. This base is said to weigh 80 tons. After the installation of the spire base, the spire that was destroyed in the fire will be reinstalled. The spire will be reproduced as it is, but also in the same material: oak for the interior structure and lead to cover and decorate the exterior.
According to the current construction schedule, the spire of Notre Dame will be completed by the end of 2023; The entire repair will be completed in 2024, and Notre Dame is scheduled to reopen by the end of that year.
Clean-up and maintenance work is also underway on the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral, and the organ is currently being cleaned and maintained. The large organ, although unaffected by the fire, was covered in lead dust and required technical treatment. Also needed to be dealt with are the stained glass windows of Notre Dame.
On April 2019, 4, Notre Dame Cathedral suffered a fire, the top burned and the spire collapsed, but the main building was preserved. Reconstruction has been repeatedly delayed due to coronavirus pandemic, weather, and lead contamination issues. As the pandemic eased, maintenance work has gradually returned to pre-pandemic levels.
The reporter saw that a temporary stand had been set up in the square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, and the public could stand on the stand to watch the external majesty of the church. When the cruise on the Seine passes by Notre Dame, the guide on board uses a megaphone to inform visitors about the Notre Dame fire and the maintenance of the past four years.
French President Macron came to Notre Dame Cathedral on the 14th to inspect the restoration progress again. He said that rebuilding Notre Dame in five years is a difficult task. The church carries the history of the country and there is so much to be displayed, so consider setting up a museum. He reiterated that the restoration of Notre Dame will be completed in 2024.
France issued a stamp on the 15th with the theme of the treasures of Notre Dame Cathedral to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Notre Dame Fire. The stamp design is the famous bell of Notre Dame. The stamp, with a face value of 1.8 euros, was printed in souvenir sheets for a total print run of 55,<> copies. (End)