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| Laon Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Cathedral of our Lady) (begun 12thC, completed c1230), one of oldest Gothic cathedrals in France. Laon, France. | Three deep porches & unusual towers on west facade of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Tower of Cathédrale Notre-Dame noted for its large bays & lightness of appearance. Laon, France. | Tower & Lantern tower in Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. |
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| Gallery of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Hippopotamus gargoyle serving as water spout on Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Rhinoceros gargoyle serving as water spout on Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Deep porches with Last Judgment topped by statues & rose window of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. |
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| Dormition of Virgin porch of west facade at Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Old Testament figures on facade of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Saints carved on facade of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Sinners being led to devil on facade of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. |
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| Nave rising to great height, vaulting & stained glass (13C) in interior of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Arches & galleries rising to vaulting in nave of Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Light coming from lantern tower seen from transept crossing in Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | East rose window dedicated to Mary with 12 Apostles & 24 Elders surrounding her in Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. |
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| Detail of central medallion on east rose window with Mary & Christ Child at Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Stained glass window representing Three Kings & Flight Into Egypt at Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. | Central medallion of north rose window which represents liberal arts of the time at Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Laon, France. |
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