Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Khufu's boat in Egypt

King Khufu's boat in Egypt

Restoration work on King Khufu's second solar boat is opened for public viewing at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, on Dec. 23, 2025.

King Khufu's boat in Egypt

King Khufu's boat in Egypt

Restoration work on King Khufu's second solar boat is opened for public viewing at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, on Dec. 23, 2025.

King Khufu's boat in Egypt

King Khufu's boat in Egypt

Restoration work on King Khufu's second solar boat is opened for public viewing at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, on Dec. 23, 2025.

Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An arched window and scaffolding are seen during restoration work inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena Returns to Worship - Seville

Images of Santa Maria de la Esperanza Macarena after the restoration in the Basilica de la Esperanza Macarena, on December 8, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of devotees have accompanied the Esperanza Macarena since early Monday morning in its reinstatement to worship once the process of restoration that the Brotherhood of the Macarena commissioned Pedro Manzano after the controversy raised in the month of July before the work done on the image by Professor Francisco Arquillo . Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Photo taken from a drone shows Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 29, 2025, as restoration work continues nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

Rouen Cathedral Spire - Illustration

Rouen Cathedral Spire - Illustration

The spire of Rouen Cathedral, which rises to a height of 151 m. Restoration work has been underway for ten years. The project is due to be completed in 2027, restoring this iconic feature of Rouen to its former glory. Rouen, France, November 18, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rouen Cathedral Spire - Illustration

Rouen Cathedral Spire - Illustration

The spire of Rouen Cathedral, which rises to a height of 151 m. Restoration work has been underway for ten years. The project is due to be completed in 2027, restoring this iconic feature of Rouen to its former glory. Rouen, France, November 18, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rouen Cathedral Spire - Illustration

Rouen Cathedral Spire - Illustration

The spire of Rouen Cathedral, which rises to a height of 151 m. Restoration work has been underway for ten years. The project is due to be completed in 2027, restoring this iconic feature of Rouen to its former glory. Rouen, France, November 18, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Restoration of Nara temple

Restoration of Nara temple

The removal of roof tiles at Kohfuku-ji temple's five-story pagoda, in Nara, western Japan, is unveiled to the media on Sept. 10, 2025, as part of its first major repairs in about 120 years. Work is expected to be completed in March 2034 and will entail removal of approximately 60,000 tiles.

Restoration of Nara temple

Restoration of Nara temple

The removal of roof tiles at Kohfuku-ji temple's five-story pagoda, in Nara, western Japan, is unveiled to the media on Sept. 10, 2025, as part of its first major repairs in about 120 years. Work is expected to be completed in March 2034 and will entail removal of approximately 60,000 tiles.

Coral Spawning - Florida

Coral Spawning - Florida

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - A branch of coral that just finished spawning, in the front, during the yearly coral spawning event on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Spawning Alley, a nursery run by the Coral Restoration Foundation off of Key Largo, Florida. The bundles of egg and sperm work its way towards the top of the polyp to be released into the water column for mating, also called spawning. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 3 : LA PIETA, MADE BY MICHELANGELO AT THE AGE OF 25. HE WAS SO PROUD THAT HE INSCRIBED IN LATIN ON THE BANDAGE WHICH CROSSES THE BREAST OF THE VIRGIN: "MICHEL ANGELO BUONARROTI, OF FLORENCE, DID IT." THIS IS THE ONLY WORK HE HAS SIGNED. IT COMES FROM A 1497 COMMISSION OF JEAN BILHERES DE LAGRAULAS, CARDINAL AND AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE TO THE POPE. IT WAS INTENDED TO ADORN THE FUNERARY MONUMENT OF THE CARDINAL IN THE CHAPEL OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE, ST. PETRONILLE, OF THE OLD BASILICA OF ST. PETER. ON MAY 21, 1972, SHE WAS BRUTALLY MUTILATED WITH A HAMMER BY A HUNGARIAN IMBALANCE, LAZLO TOTH. THE RESTORATION WORKS SHOW ON THE LEFT HAND OF THE VIRGIN THE MONOGRAM OF MICHELANGELO, REMAINED HIDDEN FOR NEARLY 500 YEARS: AN "M" DRAWN ON THE PALM WITH THE LINES OF THE HAND. SINCE THEN, THE SCULPTURE IS PROTECTED BY AN ARMORED GLASS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 3 : LA PIETA, MADE BY MICHELANGELO AT THE AGE OF 25. HE WAS SO PROUD THAT HE INSCRIBED IN LATIN ON THE BANDAGE WHICH CROSSES THE BREAST OF THE VIRGIN: "MICHEL ANGELO BUONARROTI, OF FLORENCE, DID IT." THIS IS THE ONLY WORK HE HAS SIGNED. IT COMES FROM A 1497 COMMISSION OF JEAN BILHERES DE LAGRAULAS, CARDINAL AND AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE TO THE POPE. IT WAS INTENDED TO ADORN THE FUNERARY MONUMENT OF THE CARDINAL IN THE CHAPEL OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE, ST. PETRONILLE, OF THE OLD BASILICA OF ST. PETER. ON MAY 21, 1972, SHE WAS BRUTALLY MUTILATED WITH A HAMMER BY A HUNGARIAN IMBALANCE, LAZLO TOTH. THE RESTORATION WORKS SHOW ON THE LEFT HAND OF THE VIRGIN THE MONOGRAM OF MICHELANGELO, REMAINED HIDDEN FOR NEARLY 500 YEARS: AN "M" DRAWN ON THE PALM WITH THE LINES OF THE HAND. SINCE THEN, THE SCULPTURE IS PROTECTED BY AN ARMORED GLASS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE.PARIS (75) 15TH APRIL 2019. ARCHIVES - ILE DE LA CITE. NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL RAVAGED BY FIRE DURING RESTORATION WORK Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 15TH APRIL 2019. ARCHIVES - ILE DE LA CITE. NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL RAVAGED BY FIRE DURING RESTORATION WORK Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

FRANCE. VAR (83) THE THORONET ABBEY. BUILT BETWEEN 1160 AND 1230, IT IS ONE OF THE THREE CISTERCIAN ABBEYS IN PROVENCE. CLASSIFIED AS HISTORICAL MONUMENTS, IT HAS BENEFITED FROM PARTICULARLY EXTENSIVE RESTORATION WORK. NAIVE STATUE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

FRANCE. PROVENCE. VAR (83) THORONET ABBEY. BUILT BETWEEN 1160 AND 1230, IT IS ONE OF THE THREE CISTERCIAN ABBEYES IN PROVENCE. LISTED AS A HISTORICAL MONUMENT, IT HAS BENEFITED FROM PARTICULARLY SIGNIFICANT RESTORATION WORK Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. PROVENCE. VAR (83) AERIAL VIEW OF THORONET ABBEY. BUILT BETWEEN 1160 AND 1230, IT IS ONE OF THE THREE CISTERCIAN ABBEYES IN PROVENCE. LISTED AS A HISTORICAL MONUMENT, IT HAS BENEFITED FROM PARTICULARLY SIGNIFICANT RESTORATION WORK Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

FRANCE. VAR (83) THORONET ABBEY. BUILT BETWEEN 1160 AND 1230, IT IS ONE OF THE THREE CISTERCIAN ABBEYES IN PROVENCE. LISTED AS A HISTORICAL MONUMENT, IT HAS BENEFITED FROM PARTICULARLY SIGNIFICANT RESTORATION WORK Photo by Norbert Scanella/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows domes of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Under Restoration - Istanbul

People visit Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 14, 2025. Turkey on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Assembly Library Set to Reopen This Spring - Paris

National Assembly Library Set to Reopen This Spring - Paris

After a year of restoration work, the National Assembly library is preparing to reopen its doors this spring. Nicknamed ‘The Sistine Chapel’, the National Assembly Library boasts five magnificent domes created by the famous Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix. All can be admired on the ceiling of the building, 15 metres high. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on March 13, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM