Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

Architecture

Construction of the West Rose

The oldest rose window is the one on the western façade, the best-known view of the Cathedral. It is 9.60 meters in diameter and features, on the outer circles, the twelve signs of the zodiac, the labors of the months and the virtues and vices. In the middle, the virgin and the child, surrounded by the twelve prophets. 

On the link below you can see a detailed explanation of each figure on the western rose window:

Interior view of the western rose window. The full view has been blocked by the pipes of the great o...

Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

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.