Notre Dame Cathedral’s New Spire Gains Golden Rooster Weathervane

Nearly five years after the fire that decimated Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, the reconstructed spire was revealed in an Instagram post yesterday. The oak spire is 315 feet tall and is topped with a golden rooster and cross. Made to resemble the original, the spire is a copy of one made by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century. This was the second spire made for the cathedral. The original 13th century spire was removed due to damage in the late 18th century. The newest iteration was designed by architect Philippe Villeneuve, head of Notre Dame’s vast renovation project. The new rooster was blessed by the Archbishop of Paris ......

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