Friday, December 23, 2011

The biggest nativity in the world

The display at the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur in Brussels is billed as "Le plus grand creche du Monde".  There are a series of nativity scenes from around the world, from Poland to South America.  Mary from Equador has a bowler hat!
Equadorian nativity

And I was unaware until now that the Three Wise Men arrived on elephants (see the photos).  Also unsure of the role of giraffes and alpacas, but they are all on display at the Basilica.


view from Basilica
Well worth a visit is the panorama from the roof of the Basilique.

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