Spain, Galicia: Christ at the romanesque Portico de la Gloria in Santiago de Compostela´s Cathedral

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Christ the Salvador at the romanesque "Portico de la Gloria" in Santiago de Compostela´s Cathedral. The portal is one of Galicia´s most important romanesque architecture example and was built by Mateo in the 12th century. It is the first ritual of all St. James pilgrims after their arrival to put the hand on the column under this Christ.

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Size: 3341px × 5029px
Location: Portico de la Gloria, Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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