9th century Carolingian Oratory, Germigny des Prés, La Loiret, France

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The Oratory still standing today was built in 806 by Theodulf, bishop of Orleans and abbot and St Benoit. The square, four winged building, is constructed around a lantern tower. The half dome mosaic depicting the Ark of the Covenant consists of 130,000 glass bricks and dates back to the 9th century.

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Size: 4606px × 4606px
Location: Carolingian Oratory, Germigny des Prés, La Loiret, France
Photo credit: © Keith Skingle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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