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Basilica Sagrada Familia in ice

Photo of the Day | published on 01/08/18
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Omar Marques | Anadolu | AFP

Photo of the Day: January 8, 2018

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The Roman Catholic Basilica Sagrada Familia made of ice is the new attraction for the opening of the winter season in Stary Smokovec, Slovakia. The dome, with a special cooling system, contains 190 tons of ice in 1,440 ice blocks. There are eight towers located at the sides of the cathedral with a height of 9.5 meters.

Photograph by Omar Marques | Anadolu Agency | AFP

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