Shrine , Garriguella, Catalonia

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godzilla73

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Northern Spain has lots of derelict and semi-derelict chapels, churches and shrines that are just left open for people to wander in to. Being a catholic country, it is left to trust that they wont be damaged or vandalised. This particular shrine is still used once a month for services, and it is mostly in reasonble condition. It is quite small, but the most interesting feature is an extraordinary double spiral staircase that stretches up behind the altar to the tabernacle sanctuary. You wont see anything like this in England, so enjoy the pics
GDZ:)

Outside the shrine
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The altar
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Up one side of the spiral staircase
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The sanctuary at the top of the spiral staircase, behind the altar
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Looking out on the shrine from the sanctuary behind the top of the altar
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The chancel of the shrine
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Also, the whitewash on one wall has been cleared away to show a much older fresco
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How very beautiful.... thanks for sharing this:) Lovely pics of a lovely place.


Pip
 
Nice find! You're right, you wouldn't find anything like this in England!
 

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