Cathedrale D'Aix en Provence.France
by Jennie Breeze
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Cathedrale D'Aix en Provence.France
Artist
Jennie Breeze
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Photograph - Img_2511
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Cathedrale D'Aix en Provence,France. Above the main portals and the gable is a very large and colorful fine stained-glass window created in the 19th century, which is flanked on each side by two statues.A sacred place for thousands of years, the cathedral of Aix-en-Provence has become a religious landmark in the region. The imposing church features large proportions combining three styles of architecture (Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque) with a few elements taken from the Roman era. Today, Aix cathedral is listed as a national monument and its location in the Old Town makes it one of the most visited sites in the Proven town. A sacred place for thousands of years, the cathedral of Aix-en-Provence has become a religious landmark in the region. The imposing church features large proportions combining three styles of architecture (Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque) with a few elements taken from the Roman era. Today, Aix cathedral is listed as a national monument and its location in the Old Town makes it one of the most visited sites in the Provencal town. Legend has it that Aix Cathedral was built on a pre-Roman pagan sacred site which was replaced in the Roman era with a temple devoted to Apollo. Aix en Provence is one of the most prestigious cities, dedicated to art and culture in France and egalmasura a place full of religious symbols. Such a pilgrimage center known throughout the country is the Saviour Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Aix, considered a national monument. Built for centuries, is built on a site considered sacred for thousands of years. Initially there was no pre-Roman pagan temple. In its place stood a Roman temple and then finally it was replaced by the present church Christian, Roman Catholic.
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September 10th, 2012
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