Among them are two majestic cathedrals built between the 12th and 18th centuries.

The cathedrals vaulted stone ceilings contain graceful paintings and its sandstone walls are intricately carved.

But one element is peculiarly out of place and out of time.

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Apparently, the astronaut isnt the only contemporary symbol added to the cathedral’s facade.

He is also accompanied by an ice-cream eatinggargoylegrotesque, a lynx, a bull and a crayfishamong others.

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