France, Cathedrale Saint-Privat de Mende, Interior

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Mende Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France. The cathedral dates from 1368, when it was built under the orders of Urbain V. During the religious wars between protestant and catholic the bells were destroyed as well as part of the building. The cathedral was rebuilt identically, in a plain style. Inside there are 18thC Aubusson tapestries as well as beautiful 17th C woodworks (ancient rood screen and canons' choir stall), as well as a black 12 century Virgin from the 12th century.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: France. Departement of Lozere.
Photo credit: © Shmuel Magal / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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