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Pórtico de Gloria

left side of arch right side of arch figures to the right St. James, holding up the center as much of the whole arch as will fit in one photo a few more figures

This is the original 12th century carving by Master Mateo, now protected from the elements by a set of outer doors (err, actually the second set of doors were added because 'scandalous' things were being done by pilgrims in the portico). St. James holds up the center of the arch, with God sitting above him, and 24 musicians ranged about him.


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