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Abbey Cathedral of Saint Gall
The Convent of St Gall, located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century CE to its secularization in 1805 CE, one of the most important in Europe. Its library is one of the...
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Etchmiadzin Cathedral
Etchmiadzon Cathedral, Armenia. Built in the ancient city of Vagharshapat in the 4th century CE, the current version dates to 483 CE.
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Screen Sculpture, Chartres Cathedral
A detail of the sculpture which adorns the screen of the chancel of Chartres Cathedral, France. Executed from c. 1530 CE and slowly added to over the following two centuries, the screen has 40 niches containing large figure sculptures depicting...
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Main Portal, Western Side, Bourges Cathedral
The main portal on the western façade of Bourges Cathedral, France. The sculpture above the two doorways shows the Last Judgement and was made around 1240. The figures in the arches represent various angels, martyrs, confessors, and saints.
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Labyrinth, Chartres Cathedral
The labyrinth paving of the central nave of Chartres Cathedral, France. Laid down c. 1200 CE it was meant for pilgrims to ritually wander around.
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Façade of Bourges Cathedral
The façade of Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Bourges, Le Cher, France. Built from 1195 to 1245, it is an example of Gothic architecture.
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Altar of the Virgin, Orleans Cathedral
The Altar of the Virgin (1872 CE) in the Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Orléans, France. 13-14th century CE. The four carved relief scenes show the Presentation, Marriage, Annunciation, and Flight to Egypt.
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Restored Refectory, Chester Cathedral
The restored mid-13th century refectory (now a cafe) in Chester Cathedral, England. The refectory was the place where monks ate their meals and was once a part of St. Werburgh's Abbey. In the far corner can be seen the original reading pulpit...
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Apsidal Chapels, Chartres Cathedral
A view of the exterior of the apsidal chapels of Chartres Cathedral, France. Constructed between 1194 and 1220 CE.
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Interior View, Bourges Cathedral
An interior view of Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Bourges, Le Cher, France. Built from 1195 to 1245, it is an example of Gothic architecture.