Notre Dame de Paris is famous for the poetic depiction of the famous French writer Victor Hugo in the novel Notre Dame de Paris of the same name. It is a Gothic Christian church and a symbol of ancient Paris. Notre Dame de Paris stands on the island of Sidai on the Seine River, in the center of the whole city of Paris. The church was built between 1163 and 1250, and experienced historical changes in Paris. The altars, corridors, doors and windows of the church are exquisitely carved. A large number of artistic treasures from the 13th to 17th centuries are collected in the church. Notre Dame de Paris attracts many readers to climb up the clock tower to find the eccentric bell tower.