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DURING THE VISIT
Written work : Exploring the basilica (these answers will be discussed in your history lesson)

 

1) Inside the basilica
Find out the names of the different parts of the basilica.
What special features are there ? Describe the inside.
2) There are 14 recumbent (lying down) effigies in the South transept.
a) These effigies show the kings and queens from which dynasties ?
b) Describe them. (faces/eyes/clothes : made from what ?)
c) There is a lion on one of the effigies. What do you think the lion/dog was a symbol of ?
d) Indentify the kings and queens which the following images represent.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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