1. Notre Dame
Even though construction started in 1163, it wasn't complete until about 180 years later in 1345. ... The choir was completed in 1183 and in that same year work on the nave started. ... The west front towers were started in 1225 and finished in 1250. ... During the Commune of 1871, the Cathedral was nearly burned by the Communards. ... Luckily, Notre Dame survived the Commune. ...
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