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| The new staircase (and lift) in the tower |
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| At the top of the tower |
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| Ancient graffiti |
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| A view over the city |
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| Restoration works |
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| Evidence of structural damage |
Vitoria has its fair share of churches, boasting the two
cathedrals of
Santa Maria and the newer, Santa Maria Immaculata. Nerea and
I were keen to explore them and so Iratxe organised for us an English language tour of the older cathedral which is
undergoing a major restoration. It seems
that in addition to historical structural decay, during the 1960s, someone had
a great idea to remove some of the significant architectural features to create
a greater gothic impression. Consequently, the structural damage accelerated, leaving
the cathedral in a perilous state. However the current restoration project is
producing impressive results
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