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510:References
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305:Designated
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162:Dedication
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602:Barcelona
543:Phil Lee
467:Main nave
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155:Cathedral
69:3°50′15″E
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612:Terrassa
548:matter."
459:Interior
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300:Monument
297:Criteria
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126:Catholic
94:Location
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1169:Segovia
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854:Logroño
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783:Cáceres
773:Badajoz
702:Granada
687:Almería
438:Angelus
408:diocese
369:History
347:Menorca
253:Menorca
248:Diocese
146:History
132:Website
112:Country
104:Address
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1212:Huesca
1207:Monzón
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339:church
259:Clergy
222:Height
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151:Status
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