For centuries, the cathedral of Notre-Dame has been able to inspire in a person a sense of religious awe. Perhaps this can be contributed not just to its beauty and grandeur, but also to the fact that it stands on a site in Paris that has long been a place of worship. The ground that Notre-Dame occupies in Paris was first the site of a Roman temple, and then the site of a Christian basilica.

The construction of Notre-Dame began in 1163 and was completed in around 1200 with the towers being finished in 1245.

Above the three portals, one can view the Gallery of the Kings. Here, 28 statues represent the kings of Israel and Judea. In the center of the façade, are the statues of the Virgin and Child with Angels.