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The new bell tower
The arches of the cloister
The wrought-iron balustrade with spikes
The ancient Basilica of the Sanctuary
The new Cathedral Basilica
The high altar of the New Basilica
The high altar of the ancient basilica
Our Lady of Grace
The wooden choir of the ancient basilica
An old sheet of music
The choir stalls of the ancient basilica
The Dove of Peace

On the left, a high relief by the sculptor Ulrico Conti on the façade of the new bell tower, depicting the ‘Pious’ legend of the Saviour’s apparition to Saint William; in the background on the right, the Old Bell Tower

The arches of the cloister and the old bell tower of the Sanctuary

The wrought-iron spiked railing on the terrace balustrade

The staircase and the entrance to the ancient basilica from the cloister of the sanctuary

The interior of the new Cathedral Basilica, with three naves divided by two rows of pillars with round arches, and the magnificent Throne in the background

The high altar of the New Basilica and the sacred image of Our Lady of Montevergine

The high altar of the ancient basilica, with the statue of Our Lady of Grace at its centre, flanked by St William and St Benedict, and the pipe organ in the background

Our Lady of Grace, flanked by St Benedict and St William, in the ancient basilica, with Vincenzo Benvenuti’s pipe organ at the back

The wooden choir of the ancient basilica, dating from 1573 and crafted by Benvenuto Tortelli, situated behind the high altar

An ancient musical score resting on a walnut music stand dating from 1573, situated at the centre of the choir of the ancient Basilica of the Sanctuary

The second row of choir stalls in the ancient Basilica, the work of Benvenuto Tortelli’s workshop (1573)

The dove of peace in flight, depicted on the vault of the ancient basilica

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