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Notre Dame Cathedral is over 800 years old. Built to be the center of Paris and the daily life of its citizens, it is dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. Notre Dame means "Our Lady," in French. The Cathedral is Gothic in style. Architectural features are pointed arches with thin vertical piers, all pointing to heaven. Also featured are the famous flying buttresses of the Gothic period. Another notable characteristic of Notre Dame are the gargoyles, or Chimera, which were placed on the outside of the building. It is important that your children understand that they were put there with the idea that they would ward off evil, so that only good would enter the Cathedral. To interpret this to a young child, “gargoyles scare off the bad guys.” And, believe me they are scary looking.
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