Notre Dame spire visible again five years after fire

The spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has emerged from beneath scaffolding, revealing itself to the city’s residents and visitors. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his delight at its reappearance, sharing an image of the impressive architectural feature. Made from oak wood and crowned with a new copper rooster, the spire was installed in November. However, it remained hidden amidst the scaffolding until now, awaiting final decorations and a lead covering.

According to official estimates, most of the cathedral’s reconstruction, which is a significant symbol of Paris, will be completed before the start of the Olympic Games on July 26. However, the cathedral will not be fully open to the public until December 8, after the final phase of work is finished.

The devastating fire that occurred in April 2019 destroyed the entire roof of the cathedral and posed a significant threat to its architectural integrity. As part of the restoration, the new Notre Dame will also feature advanced fire-fighting systems, including a water vaporization system in the roof carpentry area. This system will release vaporized water if sensors detect the presence of a fire.