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2015-04-29 Basler Münster, Schweiz DSCN7553

Above the Galluspforte there is a rose window, which is a monumental Wheel of Fortune represents. Around the circular window around clinging figures, which the vicissitudes of earthly happiness symbolize. The spokes and hub of the rosette were originally made of oak, but have been replaced by sandstone in the 19th century. Top perched under a Gothic canopy man. The usual representation of the goddess of fate, Fortuna is missing here. Between the gate and the rose window cracks are visible, coming from the earthquake 1356th

The facade of the transept is framed by two large buttresses and thus closes the north side to the east.

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Uploaded on November 3, 2015