Photograph of Siguenza, Spain
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Photograph of a detail of the Cathedral of Siguenza, Spain.
The detailed stone carving on the Cathedral of Siguenza facade is a symbol that can be seen all over Spain. The hat, called a galero, was originally a pilgrim's hat. Later in the 13th century the galero was adopted by cardinals and so by the 16th century the galero became a Catholic symbol. The rope and tassels vary in color and number according to church and representation of bishops, cardinals, patriarchs...
The detailed stone carving on the Cathedral of Siguenza facade is a symbol that can be seen all over Spain. The hat, called a galero, was originally a pilgrim's hat. Later in the 13th century the galero was adopted by cardinals and so by the 16th century the galero became a Catholic symbol. The rope and tassels vary in color and number according to church and representation of bishops, cardinals, patriarchs...
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