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Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv
Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kyiv, founded in 1011 by the Great Duke of Kyiv Vladimir the Great (958 - c. 1015). It is the most ancient and fully preserved church of Eastern Europe. Inside the cathedral, there are plenty...
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Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris), West Façade
Like most Gothic cathedrals, the west façade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris is tri-portaled, meaning it has three entranceways. Above each door is an elaborately carved tympanum depicting a story through...
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San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, Texas
San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, photograph by Betsy Mark, 2004. The original parish church, later enlarged in the Gothic style as depicted here, played a notable role in the story of the Battle of...
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Facade of Florence Cathedral
The facade of the Florence Cathedral with the dome visible. The cathedral was designed by the Italian Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446 CE), while the facade is a modern addition.
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Pula Cathedral
The Pula Cathedral is a co-cathedral in Pula, Croatia. The church is located on the south side of the Pula bay at the foot of the hill with the 17th century Venetian fort. The site of the present-day church has been used for religious...
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Ceiling of the Florence Cathedral
Ceiling of the Dome of the Florence Cathedral. The dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446 CE) and completed in 1436 CE. The Florence Cathedral is a classic example of Renaissance architecture.
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San Fernando Cathedral, 2009 - San Antonio, Texas
San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, photograph by Daniel Schwen, 2009. The original parish church, later enlarged in the Gothic style as depicted here, played a notable role in the story of the Battle...
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St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare
St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, Ireland. The cathedral was built between 1223-1230 CE over St. Brigid's monastic site.
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Canterbury Cathedral Fan Vaulting
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent. Founded in the 6th century, the cathedral was completely rebuilt in the 11th century and then later largely rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1174, with significant eastward...
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Uspensky Cathedral Egg by Fabergé
The 1904 Uspensky Cathedral Egg by Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920). The egg was given by Tsar Nicholas II (r. 1894-1917) to his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. It shows the cupola of the Uspensky Cathedral with surrounding...
