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TROIA CATTEDRALE LOWER FACADE AND MAIN BRONZE DOOR NOVEMBER 2006
Link to the Magnificent Cathedrals of Puglia The Wagon Wheel Rose Windows of Puglia's Cathedrals Map and summary notes on Puglia Cathedrals
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The lower facade of the Cattedrale was built between 1107 and 1115.
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A bit of eatin going on amongst the corbels at the top of the lower facade (them's human legs hangin out of the left hand mouth).
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The main bronze door was made by Oderiso di Benevento in 1119, so it is nearly 900 years' old ! The top damascenery panels (above and below) are the originals and include (top left) Oderiso himself and Bernardo (probably the cathedral architect).
Link to Medieval Bronze Doors in Italian Churches
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In the centre of the lintel over the door (below) are Christ with the Virgin Mary on his right and Saint Peter on his left. To either side are tondi with the symbols of the four evangelists - The Angel (Matthew), the Lion (Mark), the Bull (Luke), the Eagle (John) |
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A small corner group enjoy the late autumn afternoon sun - the flying cows of Saint Luke seem to have done very well in this atmosphere, albeit with a few limb replacements!
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