Item 02: Frank Hurley war diary, 28 October 1917-24 January 1918 - Page 41
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[Page 41]
but the great attraction of this fine old city is the Cathedral. This magnificent edifice which is of the Corinthian and Composite orders, was commenced during 1697. The designs were by the Maltese Architect, Lorenzo Gara [Gafa].
The interior exceeds, for stately magnificence, and adornment anything I have seen. The walls and chapels, of which there are six latter (three on each side)
are covered with rare marbles. The floors are almost entirely covered by wonderful mosaic slabs placed over the tombs of various dignitaries. The pavement of the crucifix chapel is especially grand, being executed in various colored marbles, its intricate design resembles at a short distance a rich carpet. All the Altars are of rare marble, the high altar being singularly fine for its elegance and rare stone. The vaulted