The Cathedral May 2026

A wooden crocodile hangs from the ceiling of the Patio de los Naranjos, commemorating a live one gifted by an Egyptian Sultan in the 13th century.

A precise sundial on the floor is struck by a ray of light through a hole in the wall only during the summer and winter solstices . 🎨 Scientific & Artistic Works The name also applies to notable creative projects: The Cathedral

Explore the newly restored interior following its 2024 reopening (Friends of Notre-Dame). Directions Expand map Western Europe Highlights Mediterranean Wonders North American Landmarks Eastern European Icon Fun Facts - Washington National Cathedral A wooden crocodile hangs from the ceiling of

A 13th-century stone floor pattern that pilgrims would walk as a "symbolic journey" to Jerusalem. The Cathedral

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