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Link to the Magnificent Cathedrals of Puglia The Wagon Wheel Rose Windows of Puglia's Cathedrals Map and summary notes on Puglia Cathedrals
BITONTO CATTEDRALE DI SAN VALENTINO - NOVEMBER 2006 WEST FACADE
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Before moving down to the Angel Gabriel and the Magi in the lintel over the door, here are some of the sea people in the inner pillars on either side .... the depth and detail of Romanesque decoration and narrative art never fails to amaze. |
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The Archangel Gabriel Annunciates to Santa Maria |
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The Three Magi pay their tributes - King Gattar (Caspar), a headless King Baltatar (Balthazar) and King Melcior (Melchior)
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The Lintel and Tympanum of one of the subsidiary west doors has benefited from Islamic design influences. |
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