Salvaging Notre Dame’s Iconic Organ
Paris’ deputy mayor says Notre Dame’s organ, among the world’s most famous and biggest, remains intact after a devastating fire at Paris’ main cathedral.Emmanuel Gregoire told BFMTV Tuesday that a plan to protect Notre Dame’s treasures was rapidly and successfully activated.The impressive organ dates to the 1730s and was constructed by Francois Thierry. It boasts an estimated 8,000 pipes.Gregoire also described “enormous relief” at the salvaging of pieces such as the purported Crown of Christ.
Source: MG News
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