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May 19, 2024

　　Inside the cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art displays a collection of religious icons, vestments and medallions. Most interesting are the gold and silver relics and wood carvings from the Jesuit Guarayos missions. Look out for what's billed as one of the world's smallest books, a thumbnail-sized volume containing the Lord's Prayer in several languages.

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Museo de Arte Sagrado

　　Inside the cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art displays a collection of religious icons, vestments and medallions. Most interesting are the gold and silver relics and wood carvings from the Jesuit Guarayos missions. Look out for what's billed as one of the world's smallest books, a thumbnail-sized volume containing the...

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