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Traveler Katerina Lin took to Instagram and posted a photo of herself standing at the edge of the Seine against the backdrop of the cathedral's famous twin bell towers, writing, \"My heart is broke like every Parisian ...\"

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It was June last year that we went to Paris together and it was a dream come true💍 . My heart is broken like every Parisian does💔 Happy to know that the major part was not lost and the city is working together to do the best to rebuild the heart of Paris. I can see the unity of Parisians that create hope again. I love you Paris💖 . #notredamecatherdral #notredame #notredameparis #notredamedeparis #parisiloveyou #parisjetaime #hkig #hkiger #hkgirl #hkgirls #852girl #hkblogger #hongkonggirl #ighk #hkinstagram #igblogger #instablogger #ootd #katkataroundtheworld

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Connie Taylor Krupp posted an old photo on Instagram of her sons and their father touring on the roof of the cathedral.

\"Sweet photo of my boys and their dad when they were 10 years old,\" Krupp wrote. \"Their first trip to France to see their grandparents. Notre Dame was the first place we took them (well, after Haagen Dazs that is). I hope they take their children there someday too.\"

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Walking around the rooftop of Notre Dame. Sweet photo of my boys and their dad when they were 10 years old. Their first trip to France to see their grandparents. Notre Dame was the first place we took them (well, after Haagen Dazs that is). I hope they take their children there someday too. #notredame #cathedraldenotredame #paris #wellalwayshaveparis #notredamecathedral #prayers #prayersforparis #cathedralroof #memories #cathedralsofinstagram #sacredplaces #sacredspace #iwillgoback #rebuild #beautifulplaces #sacredart #blessed

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On Twitter, Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple, called Notre Dame a \"symbol of hope.\"

We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope. Relieved that everyone is safe. Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts to help restore Notre Dame’s precious heritage for future generations.🇫🇷

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 16, 2019

Twitter user Maxwell Cavenham recalled a trip to Paris one Christmas season and how he will \"never forget\" walking to Notre Dame in the snow.

\"Snow started coming down heavily, the doors were open as it was almost Christmas, endless candles lit the way to a choir singing a hauntingly beautiful hymn..Ethereal. Sad, but she'll rise again,\" Maxwell wrote.

Will never forget walking over to Notre Dame just after this was taken..snow started coming down heavily, the doors were open as it was almost Christmas, endless candles lit the way to a choir singing a hauntingly beautiful hymn..Ethereal. Sad, but she'll rise again pic.twitter.com/wggrPuqxJB

— Maxwell Cavenham (@maxcavenham) April 16, 2019

Twitter user Ainsley Renee wrote: \"Visiting Notre-Dame was one of the most breathtaking things I’ve ever experienced due to the building’s immense amount of culture, art, and history.\"

Visiting Notre-Dame was one of the most breathtaking things I’ve ever experienced due to the building’s immense amount of culture, art, and history. I’m heartbroken from the damage the fire has done and my heart is with France as they work to rebuild this beautiful cathedral ❤️🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/5TsJCilicx

— Ainsley Renee (@__ainsleyyy__) April 16, 2019
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