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	I. Notre Dame. Book III. Hugo, Victor Marie. 1917. Notre Dame de Paris. Vol. XII. Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction
		Notre Dame de Paris, in particular, is a curious specimen of this variety.
		Notre Dame has not, like the Abbey of Tournus, the grave and massive squareness, the round, wide, vaulted roof, the frigid nudity, the majestic simplicity of the edifices which have their origin in the Roman arch.
		Such is Notre Dame of Paris, a Gothic structure, rooted by its earliest pillars in that Roman zone in which the portal of Saint-Denis and the nave of Saint-Germain-des-Prés are entirely sunk.
	www.bartleby.com /312/0301.html (2108 words)

	Notre Dame (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The novel Notre-Dame de Paris, by Victor Hugo (1831), is known in English as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and has been made into several movies and musicals.
		Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada;
		Notre Dame Bay is a large bay near the mouth of the Exploits River in northern Newfoundland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Notre_Dame_(disambiguation) (380 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Strasbourg
		Strasbourg was a centre of humanist scholarship and early bookprinting in the Holy Roman Empire and its intellectual and political influence contributed much to the establishment of Protestantism as an accepted denomation in the southwest of Germany.
		Strasbourg also offers high-class neo-classic buildings in its German district (Place de la République, Place Brant), being the main memory of whilelmian architecture since most of the major cities in proper Germany suffered intensive damages during World War II.
		Strasbourg (French: Strasbourg; Alsatian: Strossburi; German: Straßburg) is the capital and principal city of the Alsace région of northeastern France, with approximately 650,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 1999.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref?title=Strasbourg (1449 words)

	Strasbourg, France - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		The famous Cathedral of Notre Dame of Strasbourg is situated in the southeastern part of the old quarter.
		Strasbourg (German Strassburg), city in eastern France, capital of Bas-Rhin Department, at the confluence of the Bruche and Ill rivers, near the Rhine River and Germany, in Alsace.
		The Ill River divides at Strasbourg and its arms and canals surround the oval-shaped central district which is the old section of the city.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /strasbourg_france.htm (427 words)

	Strasbourg Short Breaks: Cheap weekend and city breaks in Strasbourg, Alsace
		The Notre-Dame cathedral took 263 years to build and is visible all around Strasbourg, a marvellous example of man's dedication to creating houses of God.
		Strasbourg is far enough away from the capital to be truly independent on a cultural level, with its own opera, Frances only national theatre outside Paris, two international music festivals and Europes only bi-national TV station, Arte.
		Strasbourg is host to the permanent campus of the International Space University (ISU) and the Ecole Nationale dAdministration (ENA), the prestigious French Grandes Ecoles that relocated to Strasbourg in 1992.
	www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/France/Rhine-Valley/Alsace/Strasbourg/Strasbourg--ShortBreak.html (896 words)

	Encyclopedia: Toledo
		Coat of arms Plaza de EspaÃ±a (Spain square) Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the center of the country at 40Â°25â€² N 3Â°45â€² W. Population of the city of Madrid proper was 3,093,000 (Madrilenes, madrileÃ±os) as of 2003 estimates.
		Cervantes described Toledo as a "rocky gravity, glory of Spain, and light of her cities." The old city is located on a mountaintop, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical sights, including the Alcázar, the cathedral (the primate church of Spain), and the Zocodover, a central marketplace.
		The cathedral of Toledo (Catedral de Toledo) in was modeled after the Bourges Cathedral though it also combines some characteristics of the Mudéjar style.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Toledo (1906 words)

	Facade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		West facade of the Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fa%c3%a7ade (199 words)

	Destination Strasbourg - VISITES
		One visit to the “Cave historique des Hospices de Strasbourg” will open your eyes to the secrets, stories and mystery of this treasure chest looking out onto the jewels of the vineyard.
		The most typical and outstanding Alsatian house is the “Maison des Tanneurs” where the seat of the powerful corporation of tanners was once settled.
		Strasbourg’s “Minitram” gives you the possibility of making a pleasant trip to discover the heart of the alsatian capital.
	www.destination-strasbourg.info /visites_E.html (467 words)

	Sights in Strasbourg France
		Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg- This Gothic Cathedral dates from 1176 and is renowned for a single pyramidal tower that rises 469 feet above the city - the tallest medieval tower still standing in the world.
		Strasbourg is located about 300 miles east of Paris (4 hours by train) and 140 miles south of Frankfurt, Germany.
		Not only is Strasbourg the capital of the Alsace region, but it is also home to the European Union Parliament.
	www.travelswithfriends.com /Destination_Strasbourg.htm (689 words)

	Tour to Strasbourg (France)
		Strasbourg, while a business centre, is also home to numerous parks and gardens and enchanting old quarters like "La Petite France" and the area around the Cathedral.
		It is with such a rich culture that Strasbourg is able to find a comfortable balance between the services expected of a city and the freedom of a community which remains a proud representative of its region.
		Quartier Allemand: The Quartier Allemand (German District) is the showcase of German neoclassical architecture in Strasbourg.
	www.iccd-conference.org /past_conferences/ICCD2002/html/body_strasbourg.htm (538 words)

	Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg - Alsace - Visites guidees, hebergements, reservations, cathedrale..
		It kept most of its stained-glass windows of origin whose golden burst is due to the use of clear hues that the Strasbourg glassmakers always prefered.
		Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg - Alsace - Visites guidees, hebergements, reservations, cathedrale..
		The cathedral of Strasbourg stands on a large paved square since the Middle Ages.
	www.ot-strasbourg.fr /htm_uk/pages/cathedrale.php (624 words)

	Photos of Europe
		The Cathedrale of Notre Dame in Strasbourg, France was built over many years from during the 13th and 14th century.
		The Cathedrale of Notre Dame in Strasbourg, France
		Strasbourg is a beautiful city in the east of France on the Ill River.
	europe.adventures.freeservers.com /france.html (92 words)

	Amazon.com: Notre Dame de Paris: DVD: Hélène Ségara,Daniel Lavoie,Bruno Pelletier,Garou,Patrick Fiori,Luck Mervil,Julie Zenatti,Gilles Amado
		This DVD of NOTRE DAME DE PARIS presents the production in its original French with the option to access other language sub-titles, including English.
		Notre Dame's original cast is one of the finest I have ever been treated to.
		Notre-Dame of Paris (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) by Victor Hugo
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005Y7KX?v=glance (2354 words)

	SkyscraperCity Forums - Notre Dame de Strasbourg/ Strasbourg/ France
		Strasbourg lays at your feet, the old city of dentiled triangular roof tops and gable windows, interrupted by towers and churches as picturesque as those of any city in Flanders.
		I would need to check if it was a protestant church when built, because protestantism appeared only in the 16th century and the Strasbourg cathedral and it was completed in the 15th century.
		"The vault of Strasbourg is one of the most striking monuments I have ever seen".
	www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=159849 (698 words)

	:// John Howe :: Illustrator [ News ]
		Notre-Dame of Strasbourg is a sandstone epic reaching 140 meters into the sky, written in an extravagent vocabulary of verticals and hyperbole not to be found anywhere else.
		After filming the Howe in his natural environment, we headed off to Strasbourg where we shot on and around the cathedral.
		In Strasbourg, the crew also interviewed Claude Lapointe, my illustration professor from art school.
	www.john-howe.com /news/more.php?id=A89_0_1_0_M (647 words)

	Notre-Dame Cathedral, Strasbourg, France
		The old part of Strasbourg is centred around the Cathedral Notre Dame, which really dominates the city centre with its height and splendour.
		The beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral located in the heart of historical center of Strasbourg is one of the greatest Gothic cathedrals.
		Strasbourg's 11th-15th-century Cathedral of Notre-Dame, damaged in 1870 and in World War II, has been carefully restored.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Alsace/Strasbourg-87005/Things_To_Do-Strasbourg-Notre_Dame_Cathedral-R-2.html (1119 words)

	Strasbourg France Alsace Strasbourg Travel Information about France vacation Tour Tourism
		Strasbourg is a city so rich in history and picturesque, yet totally modern.
		Medieval city par excellence, Strasbourg is also a modern and innovative city.
		The spire, which soars 142 meters high toward the heavens, narrowly escaped demolition during the 1793 revolution, and was the highest building in the entire western world until the 19th century.
	www.francemonthly.com /n/0502/index.php (2159 words)

	Strasbourg City Guide
		The interior is rather plain but highlights include the intricate façade with its three portals dedicated to the life of Christ and Last Judgement, the Eglise and Synagogue statues (the originals are located at the Musée de l’Oeuvre Notre-Dame) and the colourful rose window over the west portal.
		The Cathedral shares Strasbourg’s history of piggy-in-the-middle, falling under Protestant control after the Reformation and returning to the Catholic Church when Louis XIV took control of the city in 1681.
		The original pair of statues (circa 1230) of Eglise (a symbol of the victorious Church) and the blindfolded, defeated Synagogue (representing Judaism), is the main treasure of this museum.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /travel/eworldguides/sightseeing/strasbourg_sightseeing.html?part=attractions (298 words)

	Agence de développement touristique du Bas-Rhin - Tourisme en Alsace
		A few tombstones preserved in the Museum of “l’oeuvre de Notre-Dame” in Strasbourg are all that remain of the Medieval cemetery in Strasbourg.
		All that remains from the Middle Ages is a 13th-century mikveh in Strasbourg.
		In the Jewish religion, it is forbidden to move a burial place and this explains the existence of numerous old cemeteries several of which are still in use today.
	www.tourisme67.com /en/patJ/listeSites.php (601 words)

	travelscene.asp?locRef=STR
		Whilst in Strasbourg explore the stunning Cathedral of Notre Dame
		Strasbourg is an ancient city with tempting shopping in cobbled streets and elegant arcades
		Public Holidays in Strasbourg: 1, 8, 9, 20 May; 14 Jul; 15 Aug; 1, 11 Nov; 25 Dec 2002; 1 Jan 2003.
	www.coltrav.com /CityBreaks/travelscene.asp?locRef=STR (283 words)

	Cathedral of Notre Dame, Strasbourg, plan; begun 1176; apse, choir and south transept constructed under the architect, Rudolf ca. 1225-40; nave built ca. 1240-75 by the son of Rudolf; west faÁade begun 1277 after a design by Erwin von Steinbach (Germany)
		Cathedral of Notre Dame, Strasbourg, plan; begun 1176; apse, choir and south transept constructed under the architect, Rudolf ca.
	www.nyu.edu /classes/finearts/smith/gothic/g291.html (74 words)

	Medieval Chests
		Medieval Chests in the l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame Museum in Strasbourg, France.
		This is a 14th century chest from the Saint Thomas church in Strasbourg.
		During Christmas 00, several us went to Strasbourg, France and discovered this great museum with lots of chests, and a folding chair, all from the Alsace region.
	www.greydragon.org /furniture/oeuvre.html (312 words)

	Notre Dame Cathedral
		It, like Strasbourg itself has had several owners becoming Protestant controlled after the Reformation but returning to Catholic ownership after Louis XIV took possession of the city in 1681.
		This is one of Strasbourg most picturesque monuments and dates back to the Middle Ages.
		The cathedral platform contains excellent views over Strasbourg but the 332 steps mean it may be daunting to the unfit.
	www.strasbourg.car-rental-24-7.com /notre.php (264 words)

	Strasbourg City Guide
		The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, located on the ground floor, comprises the luxurious apartments of the cardinals of Rohan (used as guesthouses by Louis XV and Marie-Antoinette) and a collection of Strasbourgeois clocks and china.
		This museum, with its glass façade looking onto the quayside, is an ultra-modern addition to Strasbourg’s buildings.
		This ‘mini-Versailles’ was built between 1732 and 1742, as a residence for the city’s French princely bishops, including Cardinal Louis de Rohan.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /travel/eworldguides/sightseeing/strasbourg_sightseeing/2?part=attractions (262 words)

	Notre Dame Paris
		During the construction many events occured such as in 1297, the King Louis IX was canonized as St. Louis, and in 1304, Philip the Fair celebrated his military victory by riding his horse up and down the aisles in the Notre Dame.
		Under the auspices of Bishop de Sully, the construction began in 1160 and was completed around 1345.
		In the eighteenth century, alot of the medieval glass was removed simply to make the building lighter, and medieval fittings and furniture were often replaced by those in later styles.
	www.paris-tourisme.com /places/notredame (408 words)

	French Adventures
		In the center square one could find all sorts of entertainment, food, and the magnificent Strasbourg Cathedral also know as Notre-Dame de Strasbourg.
		Notre-Dame made me think of Nostradamus for some reason, as he was also known as Michel de Nostredame, who some credit with predicting the rise of Adolph Hitler and the events of 9/11 in New York at Ground Zero.
		Strasbourg is another beautiful old city filled with tourists at this time of the year - the perfect weather bringing everyone out for the day.
	www.crystalinks.com /strasbourg.html (499 words)

	Strasbourg : Attractions Frommers.com
		The bronze statue in the center is of J. Kléber, born in Strasbourg in 1753; he became one of Napoléon's most noted generals and was buried under the monument.
		Exploring Strasbourg by Boat -- One of the most romantic ways to spend time in Strasbourg is to take an excursion on the Ill River from the Palais de Rohan.
		Despite war damage, much remains of Old Strasbourg, including covered bridges and towers from its former fortifications, plus many 15th- and 17th-century dwellings with painted wooden fronts and carved beams.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/strasbourg/0594010029.html (404 words)

	Zeek: Strasbourg Cathedral
		I first felt the pull of the Strasbourg Cathedral in the Fall of 1997, when I sat for days in the posh Second Empire reading room of the old Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris.
		The encounter with the Strasbourg Cathedral foreshadowed what would be a lifelong conflict for Weill.
		On January 10, 2003, I returned to the Strasbourg Cathedral.
	www.zeek.net /art_0302.shtml (714 words)

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