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The 50 Greatest Churches and Cathedrals
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The 50 Greatest Churches and Cathedrals
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Sue Dobson
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| Series | The 50 |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 195,Width 130 |
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| Category/Genre | Religious buildings
Museum, historic sites, gallery and art guides |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781785782831
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| Classifications | Dewey:910.202 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations, black & white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Icon Books
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| Imprint |
Icon Books
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| Publication Date |
2 November 2017 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Cathedrals and great churches are among the most iconic sights of the world's towns and cities. Visible from miles around, the cathedrals of Canterbury, St Paul's, Chartres and St Stephen's in Vienna dominate their skylines. Others surprise by their statistics: Salisbury has Britain's tallest spire, Wells the largest display of medieval sculptures in the world, while King's College Chapel in Cambridge boasts the largest fan vaulting in existence. Not all are ancient: Dresden's reconstructed Frauenkirche opened in 2005 and Gaudi's masterpiece in Barcelona is still under construction. Award-winning travel writer Sue Dobson gives us a highly personal tour of their highlights.
Author Biography
Sue Dobson is an awarding-winning travel writer and magazine editor with a passion for discovering the world, its art, music, religions and cultures. Her love of cities is balanced by the joy of landscapes as diverse as deserts and mountains.
ReviewsIdeal for anyone who enjoys a day out in Britain or exploring on holiday abroad. * Stamford Living *
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