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Astronaut carved on the facade of Salamanca cathedral, Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

Astronaut carved on the facade of the cathedral of Salamanca in Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

The famous astronaut on the facade of the cathedral of Salamanca Royalty Free Stock Photo

Astronaut, dragon and bull carved on the facade of the historical Salmanca Cathedral Royalty Free Stock Photo

The famous astronaut carved in stone in the facade of the Salamanca Cathedral Royalty Free Stock Photo

Astronaut carved on the facade of the historical Salmanca Cathedral Royalty Free Stock Photo

An astronaut on the facade of the cathedral

Astronaut and bull carving on the facade of the historic Cathedral of Salmanca (Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

Astronaut carving on the facade of the historic Cathedral of Salmanca (Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

Modern astronaut carved on the facade of the old and historical Salmanca Cathedral Royalty Free Stock Photo

Astronaut and bull carved on the facade of the historical Salmanca Cathedral Royalty Free Stock Photo

Detail of an astronaut carved in stone on the facade of the Cathedral Royalty Free Stock Photo

In the new cathedral of Salamanca hides an strange anachronism: camouflaged between the floral decoration that surrounds one of the doors, is the small figure of an astronaut, perfectly recognizable by the diving suit and boots. The explanation is not that the master architects of the cathedral anticipate trips to the moon, but that it is a modern nod, included in a recent restoration. It is a way to make clear that there are parts of the facade that have been restored.