We loved Notre Dame so much we made two trips: one to be obnoxious tourists, and one to attend mass and worship in a beautiful, calm, and solemn environment. We attended mass the morning of All Saints Day, so I think that gets my Catholic husband a gold star or something. Maybe his own planet.
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Notre Dame was awe-inspiring: the sheer size was breath-taking; the worksmanship from so long ago truly unbelievable. I do suggest attending a mass - either a holiday or a Sunday so you get the real organ - but if you just go to sight-see, it is still free of charge.
Awesome that you went to mass there, the cathedral does indeed look awesome. I was in Dublin a while back, and I should have gone to mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral =)
ReplyDeleteWe didn't have time to go in when my friend and I visited Paris. However, we did go to mass in St. Peter's Cathedral at the Vatican. That was pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite part of Notre Dame, besides the view from the top, ceilings, and gargoyles, was the flying buttresses, seriously, how amazing they are.
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