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However, here are some of the windows that can be found around the world that are a little different to your average window…
The Popes Window – The window in Vatican City where the Pope appears to address Roman Catholics from all over the world may be one of the most famous windows in the world. The window in the Apostolic palace is where to see the Pope if you want to attend his blessing ceremony and address at noon in St Peters square.
The Smallest Window in England – The city of Hull in England may not be a major tourist attraction, but it is home to the smallest window in England. The pub, the George Hotel is where this tiny window can be found, and the small window was originally constructed for the porters who waited in the pub which was a coach house so that they could peer out onto the street to look for any visitors that might be approaching.
The Oldest Windows in the World – Augsburg cathedral in Bavaria in Germany is home to what is thought to be the oldest stained-glass windows in the world. Many visitors come to the cathedral to get a look at the windows, which show scenes from the Bible as well as images of the Virgin Mary. Despite serious damage to the cathedral during the second world war, the windows themselves remarkably remained intact.
Notre Dame – The Rose Windows of Notre Dame are one of most iconic features of the city of Paris and the South, North and West Rose windows as they are known are made of many glass panels depicting scenes from the Bible. Because the windows date back to the 13th Century, lots of work goes into keeping them in good repair, and what is very impressive is the fact that most of the glass in the North Rose window has retained most of its original 13th Century glass!
The Windows on the ISS – The winner of the highest altitude windows and probably the window with the most remarkable view has to go to the seven windows on the International Space Station. The Cupola is the area of the space station where astronauts can go and look outside to take in the amazing spectacle of the Earth far below them, and it is also where the operations outside the station take place from.
