According to the official Notre Dame website, the first spire built was a bell tower that, in the seventeenth century, featured up to five bells. It was dismantled from 1786 to 1792.
The picture above shows the silhouettes of various spires. A spire is an architectural feature, an arrow-like, tall and pointed structure, usually rising from church towers or skyscrapers. Meanings associated to spires include wealth, power, and proximity to the divine.
On April 15, 2019, a fire struck the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. This timespace guides you through the history and possible future of this Parisian landmark.
