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MONASTERIO DE LAS HUELGAS - Burgos

La Cruz que vemos en la fotografía, es la que según la tradición portaba el Arzobispo Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada en la trascendental Batalla de las Navas de Tolosa, que tuvo lugar en 1212.

 

Está hecha de plata dorada, calada y adornada con labor de granulado. Engaste de perlas y cristales de colores.

 

The Cross in the picture is the one that according to tradition was carried by Archbishop Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada in the momentous Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, which took place in 1212.

 

It is made of gilt silver, openwork and decorated with granulated work. Setting with pearls and colored crystals.

 

 

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Uploaded on March 21, 2024
Taken on January 25, 2024