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World's highest late-gothic altar celebrates 500th anniversary
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A late-gothic altar in St. Jacob's Basilica in the eastern town of Levoča, Slovakia celebrated its 500th anniversary on Saturday. /VCG Photo
A late-gothic altar in St. Jacob's Basilica in the eastern town of Levoča, Slovakia celebrated its 500th anniversary on Saturday. /VCG Photo
An event was held to pay tribute to its creator, wood-carver Master Paul, who is considered to be the greatest medieval artist of Slovakia. /VCG Photo
An event was held to pay tribute to its creator, wood-carver Master Paul, who is considered to be the greatest medieval artist of Slovakia. /VCG Photo
At 18.62 meters high and 6.72 meters wide, the altar is the highest, late-gothic altar in the world. In the altar cabinet there are three monumental sculptures of Madonna with a baby, Saint Jacob and Saint John the Apostle. The lower part portrays the Last Supper. /VCG Photo
At 18.62 meters high and 6.72 meters wide, the altar is the highest, late-gothic altar in the world. In the altar cabinet there are three monumental sculptures of Madonna with a baby, Saint Jacob and Saint John the Apostle. The lower part portrays the Last Supper. /VCG Photo
Since 2009 the altar has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. /VCG Photo
Since 2009 the altar has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. /VCG Photo