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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary - Milan Cathedral

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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary
duomo
duomo
[noun]

the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese

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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They attended Sunday service at the local church with their family. 
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Milan
Milan
[noun]

a major city in northern Italy, known for its fashion, finance, art, and cultural significance

Ex: Milan is considered the fashion capital of the world. 
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Italy
Italy
[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: I traveled to Italy last year to explore its rich history and beautiful cities. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

Ex: She almost missed the bus but managed to catch it just in time. 
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cathedral
cathedral
[noun]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: The cathedral is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows. 
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project
project
[noun]

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

Ex: The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: His questioning style made the interviewees feel at ease. 
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Gothic
Gothic
[Adjective]

(architecture) used to describe the building style prevalent in Western Europe in the 12th-16th centuries, whose characteristics are high ceilings, tall pillars, pointed windows and arches that are mostly made of stone

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pointed arch

an architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex

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tower
tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. 
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decoration

an item added to make something look attractive or festive

Ex: They put up decorations for the party. 
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marble
marble
[noun]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

Ex: The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with marble steps, gleaming in the sunlight that streamed through the stained glass windows. 
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grand
grand
[Adjective]

magnificent in size and appearance

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm. 
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virgin mary

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

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stained glass

colorful pieces of glass put together in decorative patterns to form pictorial designs, typically found in the windows of churches

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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
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Bible
Bible
[noun]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Ex: Many people turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance in their lives. 
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altar
altar
[noun]

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

Ex: The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service. 
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organ
organ
[noun]

a keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through free reeds using bellows

Ex: She played hymns on the church's small reed organ. 
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roof
roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity. 
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stair
stair
[noun]

a step in a set of stairs

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elevator
elevator
[noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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to crown
to crown
[Verb]

to place a crown on someone's head in a ceremony so that person officially becomes a king or queen

Ex: In the elaborate coronation ceremony, the Archbishop will crown the new monarch. 
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king
king
[noun]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: The king ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and compassion. 
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