12/24/18 - The New Cathedral and Nativity
According the priest who coordinated construction of the project, Jimmy Arias, the first pieces, many of them antique, were imported from Europe. Most of the pieces, however, were created by Ecuadorian craftspeople, using local materials, including recycled trash.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral of Cuenca is situated in front of Parque Calderon.
The plan of the Cathedral was drawn up by Juan Bautista Stiehle (1829-1899) — a German-born friar who arrived in Cuenca from Alsace in 1873.
Construction works started in 1885 and lasted for almost a century. This building combines many architecture styles, but Romanesque Revival is predominant. The cathedral has three giant domes covered by striking blue and white glazed tile from Czechoslovakia. Its stained glass windows were created by Spanish artist Guillermo Larrazábal.
The skyline of its domes has become a symbol for the city. Its facade is made of alabaster and local marble, while the floor is covered with pink marble, brought from Carrara (Italy). When the Cathedral was first constructed 9,000 out of Cuenca's 10,000 inhabitants could fit in the building.
12/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
2/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
2/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
2/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
2/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
2/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
2/24/18 - Inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the New Cathedral.
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja
12/24/18 - The Nativity on loan from the Catholic Archdiocese of Loja