It's the final countdown for Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral reopening after more than five years of reconstruction work following a massive fire that heavily damaged its roof and led its spire to crumble.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen this weekend after completing a five-year restoration following the 2019 fire. The ceremonies include a symbolic service by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich and a concert featuring international stars.

Behind the restoration of Paris’s greatest landmark—and the controversies that nearly consumed it.