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25-Feb-2013 Wai Lee

Atrium of the Basilica of Montserrat

the Atrium of the Basilica of Montserrat, showcasing the harmonious integration of religious and residential architecture enclosing the inner courtyard. On the left rises the elaborate, Plateresque-style stone facade of the basilica, marked by its horizontal gallery of sculpted apostles and a large circular rose window above the main entry doors. The right side is framed by a five-story building featuring warm yellow walls, decorative sgraffito details, and an open ground-floor arcade that leads out from the striking circular marble mosaic pavement below.


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