Paris Rooftops: Architectural Marvels
Paris, the City of Lights, captivates millions of tourists with its buildings, monuments, and museums. However, one of its most remarkable features remains hidden from the street view: its rooftops. From Notre Dame to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parisian rooftops are a fusion of technological marvel and artistic beauty. Notre Dame's centuries-old framework supports 210 tons of lead. The Invalides dome shimmers with 500,000 hand-placed gold leaves. The Grand Palais boasts a stunning glass roof made possible by steel innovation. And the Holy Trinity Cathedral's modern technology reduces cupola weight from 42 to 8 tons.
Paris, the City of Lights, captivates millions of tourists with its buildings, monuments, and museums. However, one of its most remarkable features remains hidden from the street view: its rooftops. From Notre Dame to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parisian rooftops are a fusion of technological marvel and artistic beauty. Notre Dame's centuries-old framework supports 210 tons of lead. The Invalides dome shimmers with 500,000 hand-placed gold leaves. The Grand Palais boasts a stunning glass roof made possible by steel innovation. And the Holy Trinity Cathedral's modern technology reduces cupola weight from 42 to 8 tons.
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