Relief carving from the facade of Modena Cathedral showing Adam and Eve being banished from the Garden of Eden after tasting the forbidden fruit.

Modena Cathedral is in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Begun in 1099, the cathedral was consecrated in 1184 and was built in the Romanesque style under the direction of master builder Lanfranco.

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The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe is a church in Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Dating back to the 6th century, its decoration is an example of Byzantine art.

In particular the mosaics are particularly beautiful, such as those in the apse as seen here, which depict Saint Apollinaris praying in the presence of his 'flock' - literally 12 white lambs.

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The Porta della Pescheria is the north portal of Modena Cathedral in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

Begun in 1099, the cathedral was consecrated in 1184 and was built in the Romanesque style under the direction of master builder Lanfranco.

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The Porta della Pescheria is the north portal of Modena Cathedral in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

Begun in 1099, the cathedral was consecrated in 1184 and was built in the Romanesque style under the direction of master builder Lanfranco.

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Modena Cathedral is in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

Begun in 1099, the cathedral was consecrated in 1184 and was built in the Romanesque style under the direction of master builder Lanfranco.

The relief carvings on the west facade were created by Wiligelmo (or Wiligelmus).

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