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Nativity Scene, Faras Cathedral
The Great Nativity, a wall fresco from Faras Cathedral, Nubia. 10th-11th century CE.

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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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Devil & Nun, Chartres Cathedral
A statue of a devil taking a lapsed nun to hell, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 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.

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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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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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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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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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Organ, Bourges Cathedral
The great organ of Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Bourges, Le Cher, France. The casing is made of oak wood and was sculpted in 1663.

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Cloyne Cathedral
Saint Colman's Cathedral, Cloyne, county Cork, Ireland. The Anglo-Irish philosopher George Berkeley (1685-1753) was appointed Anglican Bishop of Cloyne in 1734.