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Saint-Guilhem Cloister VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Intricate floral
ornamentation can Practical Information
be found on the
capitals of this cloister. Fort Tryon Park. Tel (212) 923-
3700. Open 10am–5:15pm daily
(Nov–Feb: to 4:45pm). Closed Jan
1, Thksgv, Dec 25. Donations. No
videos. 7 limited. 8 9:30am–
3:30pm (to 11:30am Sat). 9 -
May–Oct 10am–4:30pm. =
Concerts. ∑ metmuseum.org/
visit/met-cloisters
Transport
q A to 190th St (exit via
Romanesque elevator). @ M4.
Hall
Virgin and
Child Frescoes
This 12th-century fresco
Upper is from the Catalan
floor Church of the Virgin.

Lower
floor

Cuxa Cloister
The reconstructed 12th-century
cloister features Romanesque
architectural detail and motifs.
Main
entrance
Enthroned Virgin and Child
This elaborately carved
ivory sculpture was made
in England during the
late 13th century.

Gallery Guide
The museum is organized
roughly in chronological order.
It starts with the Romanesque
period (AD 1000) and moves
to the Gothic (1150 to 1520). . Belles Heures
Sculptures, stained glass, This book of hours, commissioned
paintings, and the gardens are by Jean, Duc de Berry, is among a
on the lower floor. The Unicorn rotating installation of exquisite
Tapestries are on the upper floor. illuminated books and folios.

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