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Cathedral cities of Spain (1909)

Collins, W. W. (William Wiehe), b. 1862 · London : Heinemann; New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 184

An illustration from Cathedral cities of Spain, 1909, leaf 184
ll-proportioned. Of theexterior but little is visible, and my sketch simplyincludes the upper part of the facade, visible overthe roofs of the quaint old town, with the riverflowing in front. The interior is very simple and dignified. Theslender columns of the nave rise to a great height ;the light… … TORTOSA Avila Cathedral this same feature prevails. Adouble aisled apse with open-work tracery be-tween the arches and below the vaulting of theaisles. The silleria of the coro were carved by Cristobalde Salamanca in 1588, and are really beautiful.The two pulpits are covered with interesting…

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