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The Independent UK
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Tom Nouvian

RARE PHOTOS: Five things you probably didn t know about notre dame cathedral in paris | Rare Historical Photos

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Notre Dame Cathedral, which is set to reopen to the public on Sunday after a five-year restoration following a devastating fire, stands as a jewel of Gothic architecture, a symbol of Paris and a tourist mecca.

But behind the grandeur of the cathedral, which took 182 years to build between the 12th and 14th centuries, lie some surprising stories. From medieval myths to modern-day mysteries, here are five special things to know about this Paris landmark:

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