Stock Photo: West Front
The west facade is imposing and austere, with thick walls and arrow-slit windows indicating its double purpose as a fortress. The only decoration comes from tall recesses beneath Lombard bands (small blind arches) and a cross cut in the top center. The north tower dates from the late 12th century. The portal is an incongruous 19th-century addition, as is the walkway between the west towers.
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Image Details
- Photo ID
- 6582
- Title
- West Front
- Caption
- The west facade is imposing and austere, with thick walls and arrow-slit windows indicating its double purpose as a fortress. The only decoration comes from tall recesses beneath Lombard bands (small blind arches) and a cross cut in the top center. The north tower dates from the late 12th century. The portal is an incongruous 19th-century addition, as is the walkway between the west towers.
- Credit
- David Joyal
- Status
- All Rights Reserved
- Date Created
- June 10, 2008
- Date Added
- August 20, 2010
- Last Updated
- March 6, 2024
- Coordinates
- 46.5658680° N, 4.9089360° E
- Camera
- Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
- Focal Length
- 17 mm
- ISO
- 100
- File Size
- 8.37 MB
- Full Resolution
- 2907 x 4500 pixels
