From the outside, the south transept window in the side of this massive cathedral is impressive enough. But from the inside, oh boy, it’s a spectacular masterpiece, and one of the reasons why this cathedral has so many millions of visitors every year.
The south rose window of Notre Dame Cathedral seen from the outside
This huge window is nearly 13 metres across, and it was made in 1260 AD. And, unlike so many of the windows in European cathedrals, most of the panes in it still have their original glass. It has gone through several restorations, and the panes have been jumbled up and not put back into their original positions, yet, it has survived, when so many others were destroyed by war, fire, vandalism, and fashion.
The south rose window of Notre Dame, Paris. Built in 1260 AD
Then, when you think it doesn’t get any better than this, you spin around, and there, in the north transept is, if anything, an even more spectacular window.
The north rose window of Notre Dame, Paris. Built in 1250 AD
Not even chocolate can give you a rush like seeing these two amazing and gorgeous windows.
Enthusiastical 
Andrea Garcia
/ November 30, 2013I have seen this in person, I’m so lucky!
me
/ April 16, 2019no body will ever see it again
Peter Bull
/ April 17, 2019I fear you may be right. But I hope not.
Cinepathic
/ May 5, 2018Reblogged this on Cinepathic.
Mary Coyle
/ April 16, 2019Hopefully, the three rose windows have been saved from the fire and will continue to astonish millions of visitors again after the cathedral’s restoration.
Peter Bull
/ April 17, 2019I hope so, too Mary, but a news story I heard said that it was believed that both the rose windows in the transepts were gone. They can of course be remade and reinstalled, and you won’t be able to tell the difference visually, but the originals may be no more, which is very sad
Peter Bull
/ April 18, 2019Latest intel says that both these rose windows have survived, possibly undamaged, Phew!
Luiz Fernando
/ April 30, 2019Thank you for sharing these wonderfull pictures. I’d like to use it and to know the author of the photos for giving the proper credits. Thank you.