[Article] With its twin towers, stained-glass windows, gargoyles and flying buttresses, Notre Dame de Paris is one of the most recognizable sites in the world, and one of the most visited in Europe. Victor Hugo immortalized its Gothic beauty in his iconic novel, but behind its glorious façade, the cathedral is starting to crumble - and the €2 million yearly maintenance budget will barely make a dent. To finance the urgent repairs, Notre Dame is turning to donors, both in France and across the pond.
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Notre Dame de Paris, a monument to Christianity that has weathered a revolution, world wars, vandalism, millions of yearly visitors... and it's starting to show.The gothic cathedral is no stranger to renovations, but at more than 850 years old, today it's in dire need of repairs.The bulk of the damage...
