bmags Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 When I first saw this I thought, that's a bummer, but I kinda thought it was all made out of stone and it would just be a contained fire. It's pretty much destroyed and they don't seem to be able to put it out Very sad. Even as someone who doesn't like church tourism abroad, notre dame was incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Panerista Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I can't recall being this sad in some time. Notre-Dame is magnificent. So fortunate to have been there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Swingandalongonetoleft Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Went there in 1999, but I feel like I was too young to really appreciate it. This is a punch to the gut. I thought my secretary was exaggerating about the severity, but sure enough, it's pretty much gone. During Holy Week, to boot. What a loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Just a tragedy. To think what this Cathedral has survived. 900 years of wear. Countless wars, Nazi occupation. I was able to go there a couple of years ago, and I was just in awe. It was a very moving experience for me. Aside from being a Cathedral, the building, and all that made it were works of art. Notre Dame is a testament to humanity. This is heartbreaking for me. I'm sad that my kids won't be able to have the experience that I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flythesock Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 If you could pick ten man-made structures in the world to save from calamity, Notre dame would’ve been on the list. Really sad. I wonder what they’ll do in terms of rebuilding if some of the structures survives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Watching the coverage, and listening to the crowds singing is so cool, chilling and so heartbreaking at the same time. At least it seems like now, the stone bell towers will be saved. That is something at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Let's hope this is true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Yeah it went from "oh no there's a fire at Notre Dame" to "holy sh*t Notre Dame is going to be completely destroyed" in like 15 minutes. Really sad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, SoxAce said: Let's hope this is true. This would be a small miracle in its own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) e: Edited April 16, 2019 by StrangeSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 As a Catholic, that picture of the crucifix still standing inside the cathedral is powerful. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I got to see this last year.. amazing place.. they will restore it thankfully. Not the 1st time it’s needed restored but damn it’s hard to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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