THEN AND NOW · c. 1940–1941
Cathedral close up · street-level view: c. 1940–1941
A photograph by Alexandru Petit from the National Heritage Institute Photo Library, showing the façade and towers close up from street level. Culturalia dates the series to 1941, while the reverse is inscribed “Foto Alex. PETIT, 1940”, so an approximate date is retained. Look for a similar angle from a safe pavement without entering the road. The exact camera position has not yet been verified on site.
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