3. The centerpiece of the
Treasure Room is this 500-
pound, 10-foot high, 15th-
century gilded monstrance.
Its creator is Juan del
Arfe, a silversmith of
German descent. The
monstrance is made of
solid silver and was gilded
70 years later, allegedly
with gold brought back
from the New World by
Columbus. It is still carried
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7. A magnificent example of
Gothic art, it is
overflowing with intricate
detail and summarizes the
entire New Testament with
life-sized figures,
culminating in a Calvary
scene at the top. In the
center is a great pyramidal
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11. Toledo Cathedral in
Toledo, Spain, is ranked
among the greatest
Gothic structures in
Europe. Inside, the
cathedral contains
important masterpieces
including a spectacular
baroque high altar and
two paintings by El
Greco.
The primarily 13th-
century architecture of
Toledo cathedral was
