Photo: Tournus Abbey
West Front
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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.
Date: 6/10/08 3:00 PM
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
File name: IMG_6853p.jpg
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