Notre Dame Cathedral: Photos before fire

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris is ablaze as thousands of bystanders watch the 850-year-old landmark burn.

1/15Interior view of Notre Dame in HDR, Paris, France. Picture: Alamy

2/15An exterior showing the now fallen steeple. Picture: istock

3/15Interior view of Notre Dame in HDR, Paris, France. Picture: Alamy

4/15Vibrant interior showing the incredible interior and stained glass windows. Picture: istock

5/15The steeple before it burned down, pictured back in July 2017. Picture: istock

6/15A section of a stained glass window in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. Picture: Alamy

7/15Another view of the now fire affected area of the cathedral, pictured before the fire. Picture: istock

8/15A statue of Archbishop Sibour stands in front of a stunning blue and green stained glass window at Notre-Dame Cathedral , Paris. Picture: Alamy

9/15Rear view of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.. Picture: istock

10/15Stained glass window detail as seen from the interior of the cathedral. Picture: istock

11/15Notre Dame Cathedral nave, Paris, France, Europe. Picture: Alamy

12/15The Choir screen showing Appearances of the Risen Christ. Picture: Alamy

13/15The dark, gothic interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris France showing a portion of the Rose Window. Picture: Alamy

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15/15Detail from interior of the Sanctuary in the Notre Dame Cathedral. Picture: istock