
Nativity scene
There were many scenes of the Nativity. It was just so dark and the photos aren't very good. I thought I'd include just one pic.
They rushed you right off the platform so we did really well to get two pics!
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To the left of the baby Jesus.
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Since it was Christmas they had a staircase so you could visit the statue of the Birth of Jesus. We stood in line. to see.
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You can see a duck and some birds.
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There are two tortoises at the base of columns on the Nativity facade. They represent the land and the sea. They are also symbols of time, as something set in stone and unchanging.
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Above the Coronation of the Virgin is a Cypress Tree with doves, symbolizing purity.
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The Nativity facade was built between 1894 and 1930 and was the first façade to be completed. The four towers are each dedicated to a Saint: Matthias the Apostle, Saint Barnabas, Jude the Apostle, and Simon the Zealot.
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You can see the Star of Bethlehem above them and birds to the sides and below.
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This façade was the first to be completed (1894-1930) and depicts scenes the birth of Jesus Christ and scenes from His life. You can see the style is way different than the Passion side, not as severe.