Sculptor art in frontage of church la Madeleine cover photo - 37374192

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France, department Yonne, region Burgundy, district Avallon: in the historical city center of the small town Vezelay there is situated the gotic church, basilica Sainte la Madeleine. This abbey church is builded on the protected hill La Colline Eternelle. This house of god for pilgrims is an important starting point of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela or Saint James Way. The basilica and the pilgrimage route stands on the World Heritage List of the UNESCO. Still life of the west, western face, facade timpanum, portal with images of saints.

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