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Many, there are at least 4 in France. I've only visited the one in Paris.
There is another one in Switzerland, close to Geneva if I'm correct, that's a french influence region. It might be present in other countries too since it's a Gothic style cathedral.
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Where is notre dame cathedral?
There are many cathedrals and churches dedicated to Our Lady, and therefore named "Notre Dame." One of the most beautiful cathedrals is that of Notre Dame de Chartres, and, arguably, the most famous Notre Dame cathedral is located in Paris, France.
Why were so many of the cathedrals called Notre Dame (Our Lady)?
They were named after the Virgin Mary
Why were so many of the cathedrals called Notre Dame your Lady?
They were named after the Virgin Mary
What type of building is Notre-Dame?
Almost all the cathedrals named for Our Lady (Notre Dame) are Gothic cathedrals. One famous example of a Notre Dame cathedral that isn't Gothic is in Bayeux, France (part of the province of Normandy), which was constructed in the Norman-Romanesque style.
Has Notre Dame always been a cathedral?
There are many Notre Dame's all over the world. Itself means "Our Lady", are almost all referring to the Virgin Mary, and yes most have always been cathedrals. www.politicalpete.com
What is the saint of the Notre Dame cathedral?
While the question does not specify which "Notre Dame" cathedral is meant (because there are many cathedrals with this name), the name "Notre Dame" indicates that it is a church dedicated to "Our Lady" (which is what the French phrase means.) "Our Lady" always means "the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ." Thus, the patronal saint of a cathedral named "Notre Dame" would be St. Mary, the mother of Christ.
What are some famous cathedrals in the middle ages?
Notre Dame is one off the top of my head ;)
Are the Notre Dame de Paris and the university of Notre Dame connected?
Only insofar as both are dedicated to Our Lady (St. Mary, mother of Jesus). The Cathedral of Paris is by no means unique; the majority of French cathedrals are Notre Dames.
Why is Notre Dame considered Irish if the cathedral of Notre Dame De Paris was located in France?
there are tens of French cathedrals named Notre Dame ('our Lady'). They have no link with Notre Dame University in the USA. But this is no surprise that a Catholic university (at least when it was founded) should attract people or Irish descent, the mainstream religion in Ireland being Catholicism.
In which region is the Cathedral of Notre Dame located?
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is located in Paris, France. It is a very historic Catholic cathedral. It is located in central Paris and is one of the world's best known cathedrals.
Which language does Notre Dame derive from?
Notre Dame is not actually derived from any language, it is pure French literally meaning "Our Lady" in reference to the Virgin Mary. There are several cathedrals in France named this, most famously the Cathedral in Paris that was the setting for the tale of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo.
Are gargoyles statues that cover up rain spouts?
Until the 16th century, Gargoyles were the rainspouts on cathedrals such as Notre Dame in France and NOT just ornamentation. Chimeras, "grotesques" were added as ornamentation. Only Notre Dame, Paris, Frances has both.
