Thursday, 11 September 2008

Salamanca Cathedral

A great bit of architecture...consists of an old and a new Cathedral. I like how both have been blended together in the same gothic style. Here is a photo...both parts of the cathedral are equally impressive, although it is hard to find an image to show this.

My favourite touch however is the stone astronaut that was placed in the facade of the cathedral during restoration work in 1992 to represent the 20th century. I love the way is been subtly placed so that it blends in with all the gargoyles. You probably wouldn't notice it unless you knew it was there...

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