Parisians are in shock as one of France's most famous landmarks, Notre Dame, is being engulfed in a blaze. The cathedral is home to incalculable works of art and is one of the world's most famous tourist attractions. 123RF The Notre Dame Cathedral is the most visited landmark in Paris. It was saved by Napoleon, who crowned himself emperor in Notre Dame in 1804. * Notre Dame needs €2 million (NZ$3.3 million) every year for repairs, although the cathedral was in the process of major renovations when the blaze started.

Source: Stuff April 15, 2019 19:41 UTC