Saint-Maurice cathedral

2011-04-29—05-14
p463 Saint Maurice Cathedral was built in the 12-13th centuries in the Angevin Gothic style, with some parts (closer to the gound) still in the romanesque style.
Saint Maurice Cathedral was built in the 12-13th centuries in the Angevin Gothic style, with some parts (closer to the gound) still in the romanesque style.
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St Maurice cathedral by night.
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St Maurice cathedral under the moon.
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IMG_4731 The 2 towers were added ca. 1520.
The 2 towers were added ca. 1520.
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p487 Gallery of the knights (mates of Saint Maurice), Renaissance (16th century).
Gallery of the knights (mates of Saint Maurice), Renaissance (16th century).
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IMG_4732 The nave is 25m high. The cathedral's total length is 90m.
The nave is 25m high. The cathedral's total length is 90m.
IMG_4740 Baroque ornaments.
Baroque ornaments.
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IMG_4736 Wooden pulpit by Abbot René Choyer, mid 19th century.
Wooden pulpit by Abbot René Choyer, mid 19th century.
IMG_4739 Wooden pulpit: detail.
Wooden pulpit: detail.
IMG_4741 South rose, 15th century by André Robin. Christ of the Apocalypse transforming the times revolving around him.
South rose, 15th century by André Robin.
Christ of the Apocalypse transforming the times revolving around him.
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