These tapestries will be on display until June 24, and after that they will be placed in a special exhibition viewing rooms, which are being built right now behind the Cathedral. They used to be hung every year in the Co-Cathedral from Corpus Christi to the feast of St. John the Baptist. The last time they were hung was during the visit of Pope St John Paul II in 1990, 33 years ago. The restoration treatment consisted of cleansing with a fine mist solution of solvents and water to remove the dust and dirt. They were then placed on looms so the damage could be examined, and eventually they were fitted with new linings to support and prevent future deterioration.
They are for sure some of the finest tapestries ever created, and it’s so edifying seeing so many people admire them, as throngs of tourists line up to behold something that is so unique and truly artistically magnificent. There were two other large tapestries that were supposed to be hung above the main altar, to complete the rectangular enclosure around the entire church, but these were not hung this time
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