t inthe least churchly and is decidedly unpleasant. The principal nave is supported by ninesquared pillars, which are hardly beautifulin themselves, but w^hich are doubtless neces-sary because of the great weight they have tobear. In the Gothic choir is a heavy baldaquinin marble, bearing figures… … M AYENCE CATHEDRAL Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine brilliantly set forth with candelabra in a fash-ion which would be theatrical, if it were notchurchly. Behind this altar is the space reserved forthe clergy, a somewhat unusual arrangement,but not a unique one. At the extreme end isthe bishops…
Cathedrals · Rhine River Valley -- Description and travel
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