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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.
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One more of baby Jesus
They rushed you right off the platform so we did really well to get two pics!
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Adoration of the shepherds
to the right of the baby Jesus.
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Adoration of the kings
To the left of the baby Jesus.
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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.
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Birds!
You can see a duck and some birds.
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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…
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St. John
I think this is St. John preaching.
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Cypress Tree
Above the Coronation of the Virgin is a Cypress Tree with doves, symbolizing purity.
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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…
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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…
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Virgin coronation
You can see the Star of Bethlehem above them and birds to the sides and below.
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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…