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A DIY cathedral in Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego poses for a portrait at his self-built cathedral in Mejorada del Campo, Spain, Jan. 21, 2014. 

Gallego, 88, has been building his cathedral, known locally as Don Justo's Cathedral, since 1959, using salvaged materials and occasional volunteers.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Gallego collects a rope from the unfinished dome of his self-built cathedral Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A detail of stained glass at the cathedral of former Trappist monk Justo Gallego Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A mural at the unfinished cathedral of former Trappist monk Justo Gallego Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego goes about his daily work at his self-built cathedral Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego looks out from the unfinished dome of his self-built cathedral Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A bird looks out from its nest on the roof of the unfinished cathedral of former Trappist monk Justo Gallego Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego cleans ash from the fireplace at his cathedral Jan. 14, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A general view of the cathedral being built by former Trappist monk Justo Gallego Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego makes his way up the stairs to inspect the roof of his self-built cathedral Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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The unfinished dome of the cathedral being built by former Trappist monk Justo Gallego is seen Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego, right, looks on as a volunteer cuts metal at his cathedral Jan. 14, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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 A section of the transept of the cathedral being built by former Trappist monk Justo Gallego is seen Jan. 14, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Gallego watches television during a break at his cathedral Jan. 14, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A section of stained glass is seen in the cathedral of former Trappist monk Justo Gallego Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego inspects the unfinished dome of his self-built cathedral Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego makes his way up the stairs to inspect the roof of his self-built cathedral  Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A section of stained glass is seen in the cathedral of former Trappist monk Justo Gallego Jan. 21, 2014.

Mejorada del Campo, Spain

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A piece of stained glass is seen at the cathedral of former Trappist monk Justo Gallego  Jan. 21, 2014.
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