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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.
One more of baby Jesus

They rushed you right off the platform so we did really well to get two pics!
Adoration of the shepherds

to the right of the baby Jesus.
Adoration of the kings

To the left of the baby Jesus.
Birth of Jesus

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.
Birds!

You can see a duck and some birds.
Tortoise column

There are two tortoises at the base of columns on the Nativity facade. They represent the land and the sea. They are also symbols…
St. John

I think this is St. John preaching.
Cypress Tree

Above the Coronation of the Virgin is a Cypress Tree with doves, symbolizing purity.
Carpenter

To the right, towards the bottom you can see Jesus as a carpenter. Towards the center you see Mary and Joseph seeking Jesus in the…
Construction

The Nativity facade was built between 1894 and 1930 and was the first façade to be completed. The four towers are each dedicated t…
Virgin coronation

You can see the Star of Bethlehem above them and birds to the sides and below.
Nativity facade

This façade was the first to be completed (1894-1930) and depicts scenes the birth of Jesus Christ and scenes from His life. You c…